Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon

Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon

Marathon in Gateshead finishing inside Gateshead International Stadium, on fully closed roads.

Race Details

Race Distance

Marathon

42.2km

26.22ml

Race Official Name

Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon

Race month

May

Race Date

About the Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon

The Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon is held each May in Gateshead and organised by RunThrough. The race runs on fully closed roads past landmarks including the Millennium Bridge, the BALTIC, the Glasshouse International Centre for Music, the Tyne Bridge and the Swing Bridge, and finishes inside Gateshead International Stadium. A half marathon, 10K and juniors races take place on the same day. The 2027 edition is on Sunday 2 May 2027.

Weather & Conditions

Average Temperature (°C)

10.1

80

Air Quality Index

51

Wind (km/h)

7.6

Participants

Average Number of Participants

1,200

Race Location

Gateshead,

United Kingdom,

Europe

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