Gateshead Half Marathon May 2021

May 30, 2021

£28.00

SKU: GatesheadMAY21 Category:
0% event capacity filled
Entry Limit: 3000

Event Details:

Sunday | May 30, 2021
5/30/21 9:00 am - 5/30/21 1:00 pm
Gateshead International Stadium
ATTENDEES 3000

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Gateshead Half Marathon 2021

Sunday 30th May

Start time – 9.00am

ROAD CLOSED course taking in the famous landmarks of Gateshead including Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Sage Gateshead, BALTIC, Tyne Bridge, Swing Bridge and finishing in the iconic Gateshead International Stadium.

Gateshead International Stadium is the third largest sporting venue in Tyne and Wear and the North East’s only IAAF-standard athletics stadium. The venue has hosted IAAF Diamond & Golden League Athletics and the European Cup featuring the superstars of athletics. You will be joining many World Champions & Olympians have crossed the finish line at Gateshead International Stadium where five world records broken in track and field on the famous track.

This ROAD CLOSED half marathon starts on the Felling By-Pass and heads towards Heworth roundabout before turning and running towards Gateshead roundabout and then back towards Gateshead International Stadium. The course will then head down to the picturesque Quayside area and will pass the iconic Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Sage Gateshead, BALTIC Centre For Contemporary Arts, run under the iconic Tyne Bridge and past the historic Swing Bridge before turning back to pass these landmarks again. The course then re-joins the Felling By-Pass and heads once again to Heworth roundabout and Gateshead Roundabout before entering the world famous Gateshead International Stadium and finishing by running around the track and crossing the finish line cheered home by family and friends.

**There is a 3 hour cut off due to road closures**

Your entry will include:

Chip timed results

Unique themed medal

Free official event photos

Fruit & flapjacks

BRAND NEW MEDAL DESIGN!!

Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there!

Each mile is accurately marked out with distance flags and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish.

ONCE YOU ENTER YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RACE PACK AND THE BIG DAY WILL BE SENT CLOSER TO THE EVENT – ENJOY!

  • ADDRESS: Gateshead International Stadium
, Neilson Road
, Gateshead
, Tyne & Wear
, NE10 0EF

    The Gateshead Half Marathon Race Village & Finish Area is in Gateshead International Stadium with a short walk to the Start Area on Felling By-Pass.

    METRO

    We advise all runners to travel by Metro to Gateshead Stadium Metro station which is a short walk from Gateshead International Stadium. 

    Metro trains run a frequent service from Newcastle, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Newcastle Airport and North Tyneside.
    For service information and timetables please check nexus.org.uk/metro 

    There is a Metro Park & Ride to Gateshead Stadium Metro station from:
    Callerton Parkway, Regent Centre, Four Lane Ends, Northumberland Park, Heworth and Stadium of Light Metro Stations.

    BUS

    The event is also accessible by bus, however routes will be affected by road closures for the event. It is possible to get bus services to Newcastle City Centre, Gateshead or Heworth Metro Stations then use the Metro to get to Gateshead Stadium Metro Station.
    You can plan your journey in advance using Live Travel Map at nexus.org.uk 

    RAIL

    The nearest train station is Newcastle Central Station (East Coast Line). Travel from Newcastle Central Station to Gateshead Stadium Metro station using the Metro.

    CAR

    Gateshead International Stadium is signposted from major roads in the area, however routes will be affected by road closures for the event.

    A1 (from the North)
    Follow the A1 Southbound until the turn off for the A184 (Gateshead Town Centre). Follow diversions along Sunderland Road to event car park at Bede Primary School OR preferable park at the most convenient Park & Ride Metro station (see above).

    A1 (from the South)
    Follow the A1 Northbound, turn off the A167 (Gateshead South). Pass the Angel of the North on your left. Follow road to the centre of Gateshead then follow diversions along Sunderland Road to event car park at Bede Primary School OR preferable park at the most convenient Park & Ride Metro station (see above).

    A69 (from the West)
    Follow the A69 until you meet the A1. From there follow directions as from the A1 North.

    A19 (from the East)
    Follow the A19 until you reach the Whitemare Pool roundabout. Turn right onto the A184 (Gateshead). Continue onto the A184 until Heworth roundabout, there is a Park & Ride Metro Car Park from Heworth Metro Station to Gateshead Stadium.