Up and Running Events - Rising Sun Country Park
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Rising Sun Country Park 5k, 10k and half marathon
Up and Running Events stages 5k, 10k and half marathon races at Rising Sun Country Park in Newcastle, United Kingdom.
Distances:
- 5k
- 10k
- Half marathon
Races are fully chip timed and the course is measured. Race chips are attached to the race number bib and are issued at the registration desk on event day. Participants receive a finisher medal. The event provides hydration stations, kilometre markers, course marshals, music, an instructor led warm up and goody bags with sports nutrition snacks.
Entries are handled through the booking partner Let's Do This and a confirmation email is sent after registration. Online entries typically close two days before the event and on the day entries are usually available if the event has not sold out; on the day cash entry is typically £20 for the 5k and £25 for the 10k.
The organiser's cancellation and transfer policy allows full refunds up to 30 days before the event; no refunds are offered within 30 days. Up to 7 days before the event entries can be transferred or converted to voucher credits. Up to three days before an event a place may be transferred to another person or completed virtually with the finisher medal posted.
Age guidance follows Scottish Athletics: 5k runners should be 11 or above and 10k runners should be above 15. Children remain the responsibility of their parent or guardian. Dogs are not permitted. Standard headphones are not allowed though bone conduction headphones are permitted. Typical cut off times are 1.5 hours for 5k and 10k and 3 hours for the half marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
