Run Newcastle Valentines Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & Couple's Relay

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Run Newcastle Valentines Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & Couple's Relay
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Celebrate Valentine's Weekend with your one true love, running! Explore Newcastle’s Town Moor on an officially measured, mainly flat, course, ideal for all abilities, no matter if running is a new beau or old flame!
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5k, Half Marathon, 10k, and 1 more
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Sun, 11 Feb 2024
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Exhibition Park, Claremont Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PZ, UK
Start times
Sunday 11 Feb 2024
5k: 10:30 amHalf Marathon: 10:30 am10k: 10:40 amCouples Relay: 10:40 am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Run Newcastle Valentines Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & Couple's Relay
10k
Distance
10km
£22 - £24
5k
Distance
5km
£12 - £14
Couples Relay
Distance
5km
£12 - £14
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1mi
£28 - £30
Route information
Terrain: Tarmac
Elevation: Flat
Route Type: Loop
Celebrate Valentines Day by getting up and moving in Newcastle. The Run Newcastle Valentines Race takes place in the open surroundings of Newcastle’s Town Moor. The traffic-free, officially measured course will mainly be run along tarmac paths around the Moor, with different numbers of laps completed depending on your chosen distance.
There will be distance markers along the way and a water station halfway through.
  • Half Marathon - 4 laps
  • 10k - 2 laps
  • 5k - 1 lap
This event also offers a relay race, where you can pair up with a partner, family member or friend, each running 5k to see who the fastest duo is.
10k Cash Bonuses for Winners
  • Bonuses for course records (men 32:02 and women 36:48) - £50
  • Sub 30 minutes (men) and sub 35 minutes (women) - £150 (2nd £100/3rd £50 if under the time)
  • Sub 29 minutes (men) and sub 33 minutes (women) - £250 (2nd £150/3rd £100 if under the time)
*Bonuses are based on time only and not cumulative.
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What's included
  • Chip-timed
  • Cash prizes
  • Water stations
  • Toilets
  • First aid
  • Refreshments
  • Bag drop
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How to get there
Exhibition Park, Claremont Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PZ, UK
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By Car
Wylam Brewery and the Town Moor are easily accessible via the A167 running through the centre of Newcastle.
Parking
There will be parking at Claremont Road Car Park.
By Public Transport
Newcastle Station is a 30-minute walk from race HQ at Wylam Brewery. Newcastle Station has regular services to Morpeth, Carlisle, Whitby and Nunthorpe.
Alternatively, participants can catch the number 30 or 31 bus towards Kenton from the station and alight at the Great North Road-Clayton Road stop.
Event day logistics
09:00 Registration opens
10:30 Registration closes
10:30 5k & Half Marathon start
10:40 10k & Valentines Relay start
Registration
You will find registration in Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts Exhibition Park. This will be where you'll pick up your timing chip and race number. No race packs will be sent out in advance.
On-Site Facilities
Bag drop and toilets will be in the same area as registration in Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts Exhibition Park.
Water Stations
There'll be water stations after every 5k and the finish line.
Age Requirements
There is a minimum age of 15 for the 10k and 11 for the 5k. Runners must be 17 or older for the Half Marathon.
FAQs
Will there be water stations at Run Newcastle Valentines Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and Couples Relay?
Yes, there'll be a water station at the finish and 5k mark.
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What kind of facilities will there be at Run Newcastle Valentines Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and Couples Relay?
There'll be a bag drop and toilets at this event located in Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts Exhibition Park.
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Are there any age restrictions for Run Newcastle Valentines Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & Couples Relay?
There is a minimum age of 15 for the 10k and 11 for the 5k. Runners should be 17 or older for the Half Marathon.
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