The Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon will return to Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, on Sunday, 3 May 2026. Organised by RunThrough Events, the event includes a full marathon, a half marathon, a 10k and junior races, with the course starting and finishing at Gateshead International Stadium. The inaugural 2024 marathon attracted around 2,000 participants, and the 2026 event is expected to draw participants and spectators to the riverside.
Participants will follow a route that loops through the Gateshead Quayside and crosses the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. According to the official course information, runners will pass local landmarks such as the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and The Glasshouse International Centre for Music before heading back to the stadium track to finish.
Local residents should prepare for road closures on the day, which are expected to begin around 08:30. Quayside roads typically reopen by about 14:30, with a final stadium cut-off around 15:00. These closures are required to keep runners safe on the streets and will affect vehicle access and travel times for residents in the Quayside and Felling areas.
While the event will cause some travel disruption, it also brings an economic boost to the area. Cafes and bars along the Quayside are expected to see increased footfall as families and supporters gather to cheer on competitors throughout the morning.
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