Newcastle - Fun Inflatable 5k Obstable Course

Inflatable 5K Newcastle, Northumberland, Saturday 22 August 2026

The Inflatable 5K at Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park, is an inflatable obstacle course event with looped distances and multiple amenities. The course is built as a 2.5k lap and offers four distance options: 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k. Each lap repeats the same inflatable obstacles.

Distances and obstacles:

• 2.5k, 1 lap, 15 obstacles
• 5k, 2 laps, 30 obstacles
• 10k, 4 laps, 60 obstacles
• 15k, 6 laps, 90 obstacles

The event features giant inflatable elements including slides and tunnels, plus five music zones around the course. Participants receive a finisher's medal, a goodie bag and a post run drink. Water is available at a midway station. Food and drink vendors and toilets are provided on site.

Entry and participant details note age and group rules. Adults are classed as 16 and over. Children aged 5 to 15 must be accompanied by a paying adult at a maximum ratio of three children per adult. Dogs are not permitted. Spectators may use designated spectator areas only.

Practical information includes paid parking at £5 per car, a £3 bag drop with size limits and searches for safety, and a requirement to present printed or screenshot e-tickets with screen dark mode off. Volunteers receive one free run entry, a T-shirt and a tote bag. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.