Quayside 10K
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Quayside 5K & Junior Races : Spring Edition
The event takes place on 21 April 2027 at Baltic Square, Gateshead, with races along the riverside Quayside path. Distances on offer include adult and junior races held on the same riverside route.
- 5K course, World Athletics measured
- Junior 3K
- Junior 1K / U11 kids race
The 5K route is flat and measured, with each kilometre marked by distance flags. Runners pass a sequence of Tyne landmarks including the Swing Bridge, High Level Bridge, Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, King Edward VII Bridge and Redheugh Bridge, and finish by crossing the Gateshead Millennium Bridge into Baltic Square. The 5K B-Race has a 60 minute cut-off to allow roads to reopen.
Entry prices start from £10; specific fees listed for the 5K and junior races. Entries include a themed medal, chip-timed results, free race photos, post-race goodies and a baggage drop. There will be water on course and at the finish, and toilets in the event village. Race packs are collected from the event village on the day. The event hosts the NECAA Championships and the Wallsend Harriers Terry O'Gara Trophy. Public transport and local parking options are noted for access to the Quayside area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
