Run to the Rising Sun 10k

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom • 14 Dec 2025

Event

The Run to the Rising Sun is a trail race of 10k held on 14 December 2025 at Rising Sun Country Park in North Tyneside. The course is traffic-free, well marked and marshalled, with a mixture of hard packed gravel tracks, grassy paths and woodland paths. The route includes one main summit and is mainly downhill after the summit. Event minimum age is 15. Entry fees are UKA member £22 and non-member £24. Included with entry are a race day memento, a packet of mixed wild flower seeds as a race goodie, and prizes for the top three male and female finishers and top veteran categories.

Venue and logistics

Race HQ, registration and toilets are at the cafe building, The Rising Sun Countryside Centre, Whitley Road, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 9SS (Grid Ref NZ 30228 69575). There is no parking at Race HQ; public parking is available at the ASDA Benton supermarket about 0.5 mile away with access via road or park footpath. Organisers request that the Rising Sun car park be left for key event staff and the general public. Medical support will be on the course. Free water, snacks and fruit will be available at the finish and hot drinks can be purchased at the café. Organisers do not use disposable plastic cups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k
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