Quayside 5k
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Quayside 5K and Junior Quayside races
Quayside 5K (Spring) and accompanying junior races take place on 22 April 2026 on the Newcastle Quayside. The event is delivered in partnership with Wallsend Harriers & AC and organised by RunThrough. The programme includes several race distances for different age groups.
- 5K
- 3K junior race
- 1 km kids race
The course is flat and World Athletics measured. It follows the Quayside path with views of the River Tyne and passes a sequence of bridges, including the Swing Bridge, High Level Bridge, Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, King Edward VII Bridge, and Redheugh Bridge. The route crosses the Gateshead Millennium Bridge and finishes in Baltic Square with the city skyline as a backdrop.
The Quayside 5K also serves as the NECAA Championships and hosts the Wallsend Harriers Terry O’Gara Trophy, and it frequently features leading regional athletes. Entries include a themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, and post-race goodies. Each kilometre is marked with distance flags and marshals are positioned along the course to guide and support participants.
The event village offers food and drink options and free partner goodies at the finish. The organiser reports active work on sustainability and makes discounted event t-shirts available as part of entry purchases. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
