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Gateshead Trail 10K

Name: Gateshead Trail 10K
Start: 2025-08-30
End: 2025-08-30
Location: Swalwell

Swalwell, United Kingdom • 30 Aug 2025

The Gateshead Trail 10k is an annual scenic and fast trail race held at Derwent Walk Country Park, near Newcastle and Gateshead. The event features a 10-kilometer multi-terrain course with well-maintained paths, gentle inclines, and looping sections that promote a social atmosphere. Suitable for all runners, it offers chip timing, personalized numbers, and a high-quality finishers medal. The race starts and finishes at Blaydon Rugby Club, which provides onsite parking, food vendors, and post-race facilities. The event emphasizes camaraderie, with live results, prizes, and a lively atmosphere, making it an ideal introduction to trail running or a tune-up for bigger races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) Swalwell

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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