BEYOND NEWCASTLE 2026

Wild Deer Events bring you BEYOND NEWCASTLE on Saturday 25th April 2026 with a Newcastle city-centre start, stunning trails, and a fully supported running adventure that takes you far beyond the ordinary.

Choose your distance, from a 55km Ultra – a big day out for those ready to go the extra mile, to a 25km Trail run– a scenic and sociable route that’s great for all levels.

Event Location

Guild Hall Car Park, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Routes

Both routes start at the iconic SWING BRIDGE on Newcastle Quayside, are fully signed and supported, with friendly marshals and feed stations along the way – so all you need to do is focus on the experience.

The 55km route travels along the River Tyne to Wylam, where runners cross over the River Tyne and follow back along the river to Derwenthaugh Marina. At the Marina, the route turns and follows along the River Derwent. On reaching High Spen, runners head into Chopwell Woods and on to Lintzford, before dropping into the Derwent Valley, heading back along the Derwent Walk and meeting the River Tyne again. For the final section, runners follow the river back to the finish point on the West path of the Swing Bridge, finishing on the Newcastle side. Claim your bragging rights here!

Start Times

There will be a staggered start for all runners.

The 55km waves will be at 5 minute intervals from 8am.

The 25km waves will be at 5 minute intervals from 10am.

Feed Stations

There will be 3 well stocked feed stations on the 55km and 1 well stocked feed station on the 25km.

Compulsory Kit

We would expect runners to have the following with them:

• Running backpack or vest
• Water/Fluids
• Charged mobile phone with emergency contacts saved (ICE)
• Some food/gels
• Headtorch (if expecting to finish after 4.30pm)
• Lightweight jacket
• Race Directors contact number saved (Dan Flint - 07843 484 675 or Jordan Bowler – 07428 194 451)

Cut Off

There is a cut off of 7.30pm for the event. Any runners who do not reach the final feed station on Derwent Walk by 5pm will not be allowed to continue for safety reasons.

Timing

Live chip-timing will be provided by Timing Up North.

The Finish

All finishers will receive:

• Event Medal
• Wild Deer Merchandise
• Snack & Drink

T-Shirt Option

An event T-Shirt can be purchased for £12 when you sign up.

Beyond Newcastle is open to everyone and designed to be as welcoming as it is exciting!