North Tyneside 10k Road Race
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Event overview
The North Tyneside 10K Road Race is a 10K road race on 5th April 2026. The route passes a working Fish Quay, the River Tyne, Tynemouth Priory and Castle, a long stretch of coastline and finishes at St. Mary’s Lighthouse in Whitley Bay. The event is organised by North Tyneside Council and supported by Start Fitness. Chip timing is used; participants receive results by text message and video clips will be available. Runners receive a goody bag with a race t-shirt at the finish.
Location and entry
The race starts and finishes at Parks Sports Centre, Howdon Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 6TL. Entry for the 2026 race is listed at £23.00. Entries close on 6th March 2026 at 23:59.
Rules and other information
Entrants must be over 16 years of age on race day. The use of headphones is not permitted. No refunds are issued; places may be deferred at the organiser’s discretion, but no deferrals are offered once race packs have been posted. Transferring numbers without permission will lead to disqualification, and private transfers are not permitted after the closing date. UK Anti-Doping rules apply to entrants. The 2025 winning times were 32m 26s (male) and 37m 31s (female); the overall course record stands at 30m 26s. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
