Rising Sun parkrun

What is Rising Sun parkrun?

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

When is it?

Every Saturday at 9:00am.

Where is it?

The event takes place at The Rising Sun Country Park, Whitley Road, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 9SS. 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 take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!

Rising Sun parkrun needs you!

It is entirely organised by volunteers - email risingsun@parkrun.com to help.

We're friendly!

Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in the Rising Sun Country Park café - please come and join us!

Supported By

Thanks to this week's volunteers

Abbie BOXSHALL • Alison LENNOX • Ashley EVANS • Ayrton MORRIS • Chris CHECKLEY • Christine ROBSON • Donna MCEWAN • James MCKENZIE • Jenson MORRIS • Jessica WALTON • Joanne ERRINGTON • Judith PLANT • Julie A • Karen BAILEY • Kay BLACK • Linda MCENTEE • Lyndsey LEITCH • Mark BOXSHALL • Matthew LEITCH • Michael DAY • Michael PHELAN • Michelle ALEXANDER • Peter ATKINSON • Phil KNOWLES • Sean HODGSON • Sheila PORRITT • Stephen EVANS • Sue THOMPSON • Susan WALTON • Tyler BOAK

See our volunteer page for information on how you can get involved.

Upcoming

Rising Sun parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9:00am.

Other parkruns nearby

Jesmond Dene (3.1m), Whitley Bay (3.9m), Town Moor (4.2m), Leazes (4.7m), South Shields (5.2m), Windy Nook (5.6m), Gateshead (5.9m), Blyth Links (6.1m), Herrington Country (10.1m), Silksworth (10.6m)

Tips

We operate a No barcode, No result policy, so please bring a physical barcode with you.
Barcodes on mobile phones and other electronic devices will not be accepted.
If you need to reprint your barcode, please see your registration email, previous results or ‘thanks for volunteering’ email or you can request a reminder email.
Coming along for the first time? Please make sure you have registered and also read the course description.
Did you take part 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 organised and delivered every week by volunteers; 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.