HogmanHoway 5K

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Happy Run Year – The Newest event to hit Newcastle’s New Year’s Party!
This New Year’s Eve, swap the usual ‘what should I do to celebrate?’… for something unforgettable — run your way into 2027 at the very first HogmanHoway 5K, right in the heart of Newcastle City Centre.

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Thu, Dec 31, 2026

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Start times
5k: 7:30 PM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for HogmanHoway 5K
5k
5 km
£22

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Happy Run Year – The Newest event to hit Newcastle’s New Year’s Party!
This New Year’s Eve, swap the usual ‘what should I do to celebrate?’… for something unforgettable — run your way into 2026 at the very first HogmanHoway 5K, right in the heart of Newcastle City Centre.
Starting and finishing at the Civic Centre, this flat and fast closed-road course takes you through the twinkling festive lights and iconic city streets for a truly electric night-time running experience. Whether you’re chasing a PB or just soaking up the atmosphere in fancy dress, this is not just a run — it’s a celebration!

What's included

  • Specially designed medal
  • Finisher’s goody bag
  • Limited edition HogmanHoway 5K buff
  • Closed-road city centre route
  • Chip-timed results
  • Baggage and toilet facilities
  • Party refreshments

How to get there

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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The Civic Centre is easily reached by public transport. Haymarket Metro Station is just a short walk away, and several bus routes stop nearby.
Services may run to revised timetables on New Year’s Eve, so please check local Metro and bus updates before you travel. Limited parking and possible road closures mean we recommend using public transport, walking, or rideshare where possible.

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Event day logistics

Age Requirements
  • All runners must be aged 11 or older on the day
Race Schedule
Assemble at the start 15 minutes before your race start time, wearing your race number (incorporates your timing chip) and join the crowds by the start line. Wheelchair Entrants
No separate self-propelled wheelchair race will be staged, and hand cycles will NOT be allowed. If you are competing as an assisted wheelchair entrant, (competing in a regular wheelchair), your assistant/pusher must be a successful entrant into the event also. Please note: for safety reasons assisted wheelchair participants will be allocated a race number at the rear of the field. Self-propelled wheelchair entrants may be allowed to start ahead of the main field - the organiser will contact you following acceptance of your registration.
Visually Impaired Entrants
The organiser will include a GUIDE RUNNER bib number in your race pack. If your guide runner would like to receive a medal, t-shirt, goody bag and finish time, please note they must also register for the event individually. If your guide is also registered to take part please ask them to wear their individual race number on their front, and their GUIDE RUNNER number on their back. If they are not an individual entrant please ask them to wear the GUIDE RUNNER number on their front.
Dogs
For health and safety reasons we can not allow pets to participants in any of the events.

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