Quayside 5k & 10k August 2026

Join us for the Quayside 5K & 10K in partnership with Gateshead Harriers on Wednesday 5 August 2026

Line up for a summer evening of road-closed racing on the Newcastle Quayside. With 5K and 10K options, this event pairs PB-friendly terrain with an iconic waterfront backdrop. Expect smooth organisation, energetic crowds, and a lively finish beside the River Tyne.

Both distances follow a scenic out-and-back along the Quayside, passing the Swing Bridge and running beneath the High Level Bridge, Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, King Edward VII Bridge, and Redheugh Bridge. Enjoy views of the Tyne Bridge, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, and cultural landmarks like The Glasshouse and the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art before a memorable finish by the Millennium Bridge.

The Quayside 5K forms part of our Top Flight Race Series. It attracts some of the UK’s leading athletes and creates a fantastic racing spectacle, while remaining accessible for club runners and first-timers alike.

Race Distance & Start Times

18:45 - 5k inc. Top Flight
19:15 - 10k A-Race
19:35 - 10k B-Race

Laps

5k - 1 Lap
10k - 2 Laps

Included in the entry:

• Unique themed medal

• Free race photos

• Chip-timed results

• Post-race goodies

Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags, and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to Quayside 5k & 10k.

With RunThrough, you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you around the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options, including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

We have been extensively researching what runners consider important, and sustainability is fast becoming the top issue. Click here to see what RunThrough is doing for sustainability.

You can now grab your Quayside 5k & 10k event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!

We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product, whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter, you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event. We can’t wait to see you on the start line.