10k Runs in Newcastle

One of the most scenic running events in the UK - the route takes in a working Fish Quay, the River Tyne, English Heritage property Tynemouth Priory and Castle and a long stretch of coastline before finishing at St. Mary's Lighthouse in Whitley Bay.

The race starts at The Parks Sports Centre in North Shields before taking in the Fish Quay, River Tyne, Tynemouth Priory and a stretch of coastline before finishing at St. Mary's Lighthouse in Whitley Bay.

Organised by North Tyneside Council with support from Start Fitness and Northumbria Spring Water, the 6.2 mile event features chip timing, results by SMS, video clips and a goody bag with souvenir t-shirt.

Traditional 2 lap 10k Road Race on road/path/track.

10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k event. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER.

The Newcastle route is a lovely flat two-lap course. It begins in Exhibition Park, heading out on the wide pathways through the Town Moor and along Grandstand Road before returning to the Town Moor and then proceeding through Exhibition Park where you will finish your event to cheers from friends and family.

Dont forget to bring your friends and family along to support you. In the event site there will be activities and stalls for all the family.

The Hamsterley 10k takes place in the Forest Drive which is largely flat, the race turns and comes back to the start/finish area at the Nest Car park near the middle of the Hamsterley Forest drive.

The Kirkley 10k is an undulating course on local roads looping through Kirkley and Ogle, finishing on the Equestrian Drive at Kirkley Hall. Chip timing will be used on this accurately measured route through Kirkley and Ogle. All finishers will receive a medal and an optional race t-shirt is available at extra cost.

Thrunton Woods itself only allows a very small number of events to be hosted there so dont miss your chance to strap your shoes on here. Roots, rocks, mud and a good helping of prime Northumbrian bog awaits to test your physical and mental resolve. There may or may not be a special ending (wink wink) and there may or may not be an extra 2 miles on the overall distance (cough!).

The event will be hosted once again by Teesdale Athletic Club within the magnificant grounds of Raby Castle, near Staindrop, in Teesdale, and its surrounding estate. This year will see a full programme of four races for all abilities, including the 1.2 km Fun Run for those aged 8 years old and under and the 3 km Fun Run for those aged 11 year old and under. Following the junior events a 5.0 km distance for those aged 11 years and over will take place followed by the 10 km race for all competitors aged 16 years and over.

This is a very popular event and despite increasing the number of available places both the 5.0 km and 10 km events sold out swiftly last year. The Race Director advises competitors to book early to avoid disappointment.

The 5k and 10k races start 10 minutes apart, facing each other across the the ancient Market square. 5k runners will set of first at 7.15pm, with the 10k runners following 10 minutes later. Whichever you elect for, you will finish at Palace Green in between the Cathedral and the Castle, following in the footsteps of pilgrims who have climbed the hill for almost a thousand years. With a little luck you may have produced youre own historical performance to match the surrounding splendour! All competitors have free access to the Durham City Park and Ride system so no need to worry about parking, you can run, recover and relax!

We are pleased to be able to return to the venue of our first ever race in September 2010 at Wallington, near Morpeth. This race starts in the village of Cambo (1km from Wallington Hall) and finishing under the clocktower of Wallington Hall. The race is a certified 10k loop on undulating rural roads with some challenging hills and some steady downhill sections. This run is a great mid-week event and alterative to racing on weekends.

The Vindolanda 10k is a challenging course on local hilly roads starting and finishing at the Roman Fort of Vindolanda near Bardon Mill in Northumberland. Chip timing will be used on this accurately measured route in the heart of handrians wall country. All finishers will receive a medal and an optional race t-shirt is available at extra cost.

Come and take part in Newton Aycliffe's biggest sporting event. This fully closed ciruit, undulating 10K road race is not one to be missed.

10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k event. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER.