RunThrough Town Moor & Exhibition Park 5k & 10k March 2026

RunThrough Town Moor & Exhibition Park Santa Runs 5k & 10k on Sunday 29th March 2026

Join us for an exciting new addition to the North East running calendar the RunThrough Town Moor & Exhibition Park 5k & 10k, taking place right in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne.

This fast and flat course weaves through the historic grounds of Exhibition Park and the iconic open expanse of Town Moor, offering runners a unique opportunity to race in one of the largest city-centre green spaces in the UK. With Newcastle’s skyline as your backdrop and the famous St James’ Park stadium in view, this event is perfect for PB chasers, first-timers, and club runners alike.

Whether you're tackling the 5k or going for the full 10k, expect a friendly and supportive atmosphere, chip-timed results, closed routes within the parkland, and plenty of encouragement along the way.

Event Highlights

Scenic and traffic-free course through Exhibition Park and Town Moor

Views of the iconic St James’ Park and Newcastle city centre

Flat, fast route ideal for personal bests

Professional event delivery from the team behind the UK’s largest running events

Race Distance & Start Times

10:00 am - 10k

Elevation - 48m | Laps - 2 | Terrain - Tarmac

10:10 am - 5k 

Elevation - 24m | Laps - 1 | Terrain - Tarmac & Gravel

Race End

11:30 am

Included in the entry

Experience a city centre run like no other with green space beneath your feet and the urban energy of Newcastle all around you.

With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round 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.

T-Shirts at events have become a hot topic with concerns around the quality not being high enough to wear on a regular basis. We have decided to tackle this by offering a RunThrough Kit Technical T-Shirt with a retail value of £22 for £12 with the addition of the Town Moor & Exhibition Park event logo printed on the chest.

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.