Newcastle Town Moor Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & Junior Race October 2026
About the Event
Experience the thrill of spring running with an exciting race in Newcastle! This year’s edition presents two routes: a spirited 5K that swiftly takes runners through iconic Town Moor, offering breathtaking vistas and wide open paths for easy navigation. The longer distance offers a more extensive exploration via the scenic 10K route which winds gracefully around Exhibition Park. Both courses are designed to provide an enjoyable challenge regardless of your running level, ensuring smooth racing conditions while not sacrificing any scenery beauty. With chip timing technology integrated into every race bib, participants can accurately track their performance and share these moments with pride or simply bask in the experience at a more relaxed pace, making it ideal for all runners looking to mark personal milestones. As dawn breaks on race day, expect an energetic atmosphere as competitors congregate near Newcastle’s famous landmarks. Spectators too will find themselves immersed in this vibrant celebration of fitness where everyone from seasoned athletes and casual joggers alike come together under the shared spirit of community. The air buzzes with excitement and camaraderie making for a memorable morning out among nature's splendor. Don’t let this opportunity slip away – sign up now to be part of one of Newcastle’s most anticipated running events that celebrates speed, endurance, scenic beauty, and above all, unity amongst runners from across the region. Join us at Town Moor and Exhibition Park as we gather for an annual celebration that promises invigorating fun amidst some of Britain's finest landscapes. For comprehensive details on race day specifics such as start times, registration deadlines, support services available to participants or ways spectators can cheer their favorite racers from afar, head over to our event website packed with all the necessary information needed for both novice runners and seasoned veterans alike.
Races Offered
10k
Oct 11, 2026
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10K
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08:30
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£32.00
Half Marathon
Oct 11, 2026
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21.1K
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08:30
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£34.00
5k
Oct 11, 2026
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5K
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09:10
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£30.00
Junior Race
Oct 11, 2026
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1.6K
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10:30
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£10.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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8.0° / 13.8°
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4.5° / 10.6°
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Avg sunshine hours
5h 38m
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Avg rainfall
3.3 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
15.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Low (2.8)
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Humidity
83.5%
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Sunrise
07:38
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Sunset
18:05
About Newcastle upon Tyne
Learn more about the host city, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city in Tyne and Wear in the north-east of England. It's an industrial but lively, cultural place on the north bank of the River Tyne, with a population of just over 300,000 in 2019, and another half a million residing in its outlying areas.
