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

Swing Bridge 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.

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!

BEYOND NEWCASTLE - 55KM ULTRA & 25KM TRAIL RUN no-group

• 25/04/2026, 08:00

  55KM ULTRA RUN

  Enter £68.00 - £70.00
• 25/04/2026, 08:00

  25KM TRAIL RUN

  Enter £43.00 - £45.00

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