South Shields Landmark Challenge
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Event overview
The South Shields Landmark Challenge takes place on Sunday 28th December 2025 in South Shields. The event is organised by Run Eat Sleep - South Shields. Start, finish and registration are at The Sanddancer Pub, NE33 2LD. Entry fee is £12 per runner. Entries open 10 January 2025 and close 26 December 2025. Minimum age is 17 or older. At the time of this listing there are 68 participants entered.
Format and practical information
The event is a team navigation challenge that combines running with local landmarks and heritage. Teams must have at least two runners; there is no upper limit. A list of landmarks and a map will be provided to entrants one week before the event. Checkpoints can be completed in any order and there is no official marked route - teams must navigate their own route and aim to visit all landmarks in the shortest time. Teams must take a team photo at each landmark as proof of visit. Prizes are listed for the first all-male and first all-female teams. Distance will vary by route; the expected distance is approximately 10 miles. Terrain includes roads, grass, trails and hills and wintery conditions are expected. Recommended safety kit includes a charged mobile phone, water, food, emergency money and appropriate winter clothing. Medals ordered in time can be collected on the day or posted after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
