Quayside 10K
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About the race
The Quayside 5K and Junior Races take place on Wednesday 21 April 2027 at Baltic Square in Gateshead. The programme includes adult and junior events along the riverside Quayside path.
Distances
- 5K A and B races. World Athletics measured flat course.
- Junior 3K for U14 and U16.
- Junior 1K for U10 and U12.
The 5K course is World Athletics measured and flat, with kilometre distance flags and a 60 minute cut-off for the B race. The route runs along the Tyne with views of the Swing Bridge, High Level Bridge, Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, King Edward VII Bridge and Redheugh Bridge, finishing across the Gateshead Millennium Bridge at Baltic Square.
Entries include a unique themed medal, chip-timed results, free race photos, post-race goodies and a bag drop. The Event Village provides toilets and a baggage area, and water is available on course and at the finish. There is no specific event parking; the nearest major rail and metro access is Newcastle Central Station. The event hosts the NECAA Championships and the Wallsend Harriers Terry O'Gara Trophy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
