Run Gateshead Sundowner 5k, 10k & Junior Run

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Swalwell, Swalwell
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Run Gateshead Sundowner 5k, 10k & Junior Run
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Break up your week and stretch your legs with a Tuesday evening run in Derwent Country Park. Perfect for runners looking for an easy mid-week jaunt and those looking to smash a PB alike, this flat course has something for everyone. Come for the bespoke finisher's medal and sunset skies.
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Junior Run - 4k, 5k and 10k
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025
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Swalwell, United Kingdom
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Where and when

Location
Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 3BN, UK
Start times
Wednesday, Jun 18, 2025
Junior Run - 4k: 6:00 PM5k: 7:00 PM10k: 7:30 PM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Run Gateshead Sundowner 5k, 10k & Junior Run
10k
Distance
10km
£22 - £24
5k
Distance
5km
£13 - £15
Junior Run - 4k
Distance
4km
£8 - £10

Route information

Terrain: Paved paths and pavements
Elevation: flat
  • 10k - 2 laps
  • 5k & Junior Run - 1 lap
All courses will be entirely within Derwent Country Park along pavements and paved paths and mostly flat.
There will be a water station at the finish line.
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What's included

  • Bespoke Finisher's Medal
  • Optional Event T-Shirt (for purchase)
  • Individual prizes
  • Chip-timing
  • Water station
  • Distance markers
  • Toilets
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How to get there

Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 3BN, UK
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Event day logistics

18:00 Junior Run starts
19:00 5k starts
19:30 10k starts
* Participants are advised to arrive between 45 and 60 minutes before their race starts to leave enough time to register and warm up.
Race Packs
All race packs including numbers and chips must be collected on the day from registration steps from the Swalwell Visitor Centre. Nothing will be sent out in advance to participants.
More detailed race instructions and information will be emailed to participants 3 days before the event.
Age Requirements
All entrants must be the following ages to take part in the event:
  • 5k & Junior Run: All entrants must be 11 or older to participate
  • 10k: All entrants must be 15 years or older to participate
Bag Drop
There'll be a bag drop where you'll be able to leave your bag at race HQ whilst you race.
On-site Facilities
There will be toilets available at race HQ.

FAQs

Will there be toilets at the Run Gateshead Sundowner 5k, 10k & Junior Run
Yes, there will be toilets situated near Race HQ.
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Is there somewhere I can leave my bag while I run in the Run Gateshead Sundowner 5k, 10k & Junior Run?
Absolutely, there will be a bag drop at the event site where participants can leave their bags while they race.
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Are there any age restrictions for the Run Gateshead Sundowner 5k, 10k & Junior Run?
Yes, the 5k and Junior Run is open to participants aged 11 and over and the 10k is open to participants aged 15 and over.
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