South Shields Landmark Challenge
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Event details
The South Shields Landmark Challenge takes place on Sunday 28 December 2025. The event is organised by Run Eat Sleep - South Shields and uses The Sanddancer Pub (NE33 2LD) as the start, finish and registration location. Entries open 10 January 2025 and close 26 December 2025. The entry fee is £12 per runner. The event minimum age is 17 or older. The expected distance is approximately 10 miles, but the actual distance depends on each team’s chosen route.
Format and practical information
The event is a team navigation challenge that combines running with local landmarks and heritage. Start and finish points are fixed; the remaining checkpoints are announced one week before the event and may be visited in any order. Teams must have at least two runners; there is no upper limit. Teams must take a team photo at each landmark to prove visit. The aim is to visit all landmarks in the shortest time possible. Prizes are offered for the first all-male and first all-female teams. Terrain includes roads, grass, trails and hills and winter conditions are expected. Recommended safety kit includes a fully charged mobile phone, water, food or snacks, emergency money and appropriate winter clothing; runners are advised to bring warm dry clothing, socks and shoes for after the run. Medals ordered before 4 December will be available on the day; later entries can receive medals by post or after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.