Run Newcastle Valentines
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Event overview
Run Newcastle Valentines is a group of road races held on 15 February 2026 at Exhibition Park and the adjacent Town Moor in Newcastle upon Tyne. The event offers multiple distances on a traffic-free, mainly tarmac course that is described as flat. The course is officially measured and holds a Run Britain licence. The event supports the charity LiveLifeGiveLife; £1 from each T-shirt sale will be donated to the charity.
Race details and logistics
Distances available include:
- 5K (one lap)
- 10K (two laps)
- Half-Marathon (just over four laps)
- Couples Relay 5K (each runner completes one lap)
Entries have limits: 5K limit 125, 10K limit 1000, Half-Marathon limit 300, Couples Relay limit 100. Entry fees vary by race and affiliation (for example, typical fees listed: 5K £14/£16, 10K £24/£26, Half-Marathon £28/£30). Chip timing is used and distance markers are provided (every km for 5K/10K; every mile for the half). Race HQ and registration are at Exhibition Park (registration location Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts); race-day registration times and bag drop are organised at Race HQ. Water is available at stated points (5K finish; 10K at 5 km and finish; half-marathon every 3 miles). Prizes include finisher medals and cash awards for top finishers and team prizes under UK Athletics rules. Minimum ages apply by race (5K and relay 11+, 10K 15+, half-marathon 17+). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.