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Gateshead parkrun - Weekly Free 5km Timed Run
What is Gateshead parkrun?
It is a 5km run - it's you against the clock.
When is it?
Every Saturday at 9:00am.
Where is it?
The event takes place at Saltwell Park, Gateshead. See Course page for more details.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free! but please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don't forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get a time
How fast do I have to be?
We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!
Gateshead parkrun needs you!
It is entirely organised by volunteers - email gateshead@parkrun.com to help.
We're friendly!
Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at the Saltwell Towers Cafe behind petsâ?™ corner - please come and join us.
Supported By
Thanks to this week's volunteers
Damian GREEN • Daniel GREEN • Dave BROWN • Dave CANDLISH • Graham MCMULLEN • Gregory SMITH • Hilary SHAW • Isaac TISSINGTON • Jacqueline CANDLISH • James GREY • Jess HEYWORTH • Julie SCHNEIDER • Kane ANDERSON • Lynne HARNESS • Matthew HARVEY • Michael DENISON • Paul THOMPSON • Peter LARKHAM • Rebecca JONES • Sarah MORDEN • Sean HOBSON • Shaun COYNE • Sian SALTER • Simon James MORDEN • Vicky CUTHBERTSON • Willard WRIGHT
See our volunteer page for details on getting involved in making Gateshead parkrun happen.
Upcoming
Gateshead parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9:00am
Please note Gateshead parkrun is cancelled on 23/01/21 - See the news page for more detail
Other parkruns nearby
Windy Nook (1.6m), Leazes (2.4m), Newcastle (2.8m), Jesmond Dene (3.3m), Gibside (5.4m), Rising Sun (5.9m), Riverside (6.5m), Herrington Country (6.9m), South Shields (8.5m), Silksworth (8.7m)Tips
- Don't forget paper barcode! See your initial registration email, your weekly parkrun newsletter, previous results emails, or you can request a reminder email. Phones don't scan, so please bring a printed copy.
- We operate a "No barcode, No result" policy. If you forget your printed barcode, you won't get a time.
- Coming along for the first time? Please make sure you have registered and also read the course description.
- Did you run this week? Check out the results page and news page which includes event reports - we normally update these a day or two after the event.
- Not received your results email? It may be in your spam folder. We've a few tips on our support site to help you.
- You look great! Have a look at the event photos.
- Want to know more? Read about us and the event.
- Our links page connects you to local and national running resources.
- This event is run by volunteers who love running; if you want to join us, find out more on our volunteering page.
- Summary event statistics are at the bottom of every page.
- Any other questions? Read our dedicated support site.