Beyond Newcastle
Gateshead, United Kingdom • 25 Apr 2026
Event overview
Beyond Newcastle takes place on 25 April 2026 in central Newcastle. The event starts and finishes at the Swing Bridge on Newcastle Quayside. Entries include chip timing, fully waymarked routes, downloadable GPX files, feed stations, medical support and a finishers' medal. The organiser provides route signage and marshals along the course.
There are age minimums: the longer distance requires entrants to be aged 20 or over, and the shorter distance requires entrants to be aged 18 or over.
Routes and logistics
- 55 km Ultra
- 25 km Trail
The 55 km route follows the River Tyne to Wylam, returns along the Tyne to Derwenthaugh Marina, then follows the River Derwent past High Spen into Chopwell Woods and Lintzford, drops into the Derwent Valley, uses the Derwent Walk and rejoins the River Tyne to finish at the Swing Bridge (west path). The 55 km course has three feed stations; the first is near Wylam Car Park (approx. 15 km), and two are on the Derwent Walk (out-and-back points at about 32 km and 44 km).
The 25 km route runs from the Swing Bridge along the Tyne, crosses Scotswood Bridge, loops around Derwent Walk Country Park and returns along the Derwent to meet the Tyne, finishing at the Swing Bridge. The 25 km route has one feed station on the Derwent Walk (approx. 13 km).
Both courses mix paved and unpaved surfaces (about 73% paved / 27% unpaved for the longer route; 74% paved / 26% unpaved for the shorter route). Sports GPS devices and the provided GPX files are recommended. There are enforced cut-off points on the routes at the approximate distances noted above. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.