- Sat 25 Apr 2026
10:00
Age 18 & over
£55
- 25 km trail running + 142 m ascent
Event overview
Beyond Newcastle returns this spring, combining a Newcastle city-centre start with beautiful trail running for a memorable journey from urban energy to open landscapes.
Runners can choose a 25km trail route, scenic and sociable for all abilities, or a demanding 55km ultra for those ready to push further.
Both routes are fully signed and supported, with welcoming marshals and well-placed feed stations, meaning that runners focus on the journey, the trails and the shared adventure.
Highlights
- Travel along the River Tyne
- Along the river to Derwenthaugh Marina
- From High Spen into Chopwell Woods
- From Lintzford into the Derwent Valley
- Head along the Derwent Walk
- Follow the River Tyne to the finish
- Swing Bridge finale with medal and t-shirt!
This event is part of Beyond Newcastle.
Event photos
Event community
Andrea M.
Event details
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Food stations
- Out and back
- Undulating
- Water stations
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
For the 25km route, runners start on the Swing Bridge and travel along the River Tyne. The route then crosses the Scotswood Bridge and heads back on the other side until it meets the Derwent River and then loops around Derwent Walk Country Park.
Runners then head back along the opposite side of the Derwent River to the point where it meets the River Tyne, then follow the river to the West path of the Swing Bridge.
Runners finish on the Newcastle side - perfect for a post run celebrations with plenty of options for food and drinks (and transport home).
Waymarked route
There will be event-specific directional signs and confidence markers throughout the course. In the briefing before the race participants will be shown the course markers. GPX files can be downloaded from the event page to follow on the day. A sports GPS navigation device is recommended if you have one.
Terrain
55km
73% paved, 27% unpaved.
25km
74% paved, 26% unpaved.
The course features a mixture of surfaces. You can expect the terrain to be a mixture of footpaths, parks, woodland trails, riverside paths and disused railway lines. There are also steps in places. Dependent on weather conditions parts of the route may be muddy. Whilst it is not mountainous, there are hills in places that will provide a challenge for participants. Downloading the GPX file will allow you to see the elevation of the route.
Cut off times
7.30pm.
Due to the 25K being within the 55K route, a cut off is not necessarily required, however based on Feed Station opening times see cut off as follows.
Cut off point 1
At Feed Station 1 (Derwent Walk - ///sticky.deed.learn) - which is approx. 13km from the start. Any participant who has not passed this point by 17:00hrs will not be permitted to continue.
Finish cut off time for both 25K and 55K: The final cut-off time is 19:30 at the finish line on the Swing Bridge. Participants must cross the finish line before this time to receive a finishers medal and have a recorded time. Sunset will be approx. 20.33hrs.
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Urban
Event HQ
Newcastle Swing Bridge
Bridge Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE8 2FD
UK
Race HQ
Both 25km and 55km distances start on the Swing Bridge (West Path) on Newcastle Quayside. Public transport is the easiest way to get to the Beyond Newcastle start.
- Chip timing
- Medal
- T-shirt
Included
- Finishers medal
- Chip timing
- Fully waymarked route
- GPX route files to download
- Feed stations along the route with food and drinks
- Medical support
Sustainability
- Sustainability policy
- Age 18 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Entry fee
£55.00
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- Sat 25 Apr
- #2 of 2
08:00
Age 20 & over
£90
- 55 km trail running + 323 m ascent