Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon
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Event overview
The Newcastle-Gateshead running event takes place on Sunday 3 May 2026. It is organised by RunThrough and presented by Nuun. The event is held on closed roads in Newcastle and Gateshead and finishes in Gateshead International Stadium. Entry fees on the event page range from £10 to £80.
Distances
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- Junior Race
Course and venue
The road-closed course passes several Gateshead landmarks, including Gateshead Millennium Bridge, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, BALTIC, Tyne Bridge, and Swing Bridge. The race finishes inside Gateshead International Stadium with runners completing a lap of the track before crossing the finish line. There is a six hour cut-off for the marathon due to road closures.
Race services and race day details
Entries include a unique themed medal, chip-timed results, post-race goodies, and free race photos. Gateshead International Stadium is described as an IAAF-standard athletics stadium that has hosted IAAF Diamond and Golden League meetings and the European Cup. The stadium track has been the site of multiple world records in track and field. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
