Beyond Newcastle 2026

Beyond Newcastle is a road and trail running event that starts and finishes in Newcastle city centre.

We welcome all runners and walkers with two distances: a 25km and a 55km ultra route.

Both of them follow fully signed routes and have feed stations along the way to keep you fuelled and hydrated.

This the perfect event if you want to try trail or ultra running for the first time. Or if you're an experienced ultra runner this could be a great training event!

Beyond Newcastle 55 is a 55km ultra-marathon starting and finishing on the West path of the Swing Bridge. The route will take competitors on a tour of the region, passing iconic landmarks such as the Tyne Bridge, Millennium Bridge, 9 arches viaduct, and following iconic footpaths including Hadrian’s Way, Wylam’s Wagon Way & Derwent Walk.

Beyond Newcastle 25 is a 25km trail run and the perfect event for half marathon runners and challenge walkers looking to embark on a new off-road challenge.

Starting and finishing on the West path of the Swing Bridge, the 25km route travels alongside the River Tyne. The route crosses the Scotswood bridge and heads back on the other side until meeting with the Derwent River. It will then reach Derwent Walk Country Park with a small loop around there and then heading back along the opposite side of the Derwent River. It then meets back with the River Tyne and follows the river to the finish point on the West path of the Swing Bridge, finishing on the Newcastle side.