Hogman-Howay 5K

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  • Date Wed 31st December 2025
  • Time 19:25
  • Location Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
  • Price £19.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to kick off 2026 in style at the inaugural Hogman-Howay 5K, hosted by Events of the North! Taking place on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in the vibrant Newcastle upon Tyne, this exciting New Year’s Eve run promises to be an unforgettable experience. Participants will start and finish at the iconic Civic Centre, navigating a flat and fast closed-road course that winds through the city's sparkling festive lights and historic streets.

Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or simply looking to enjoy the lively atmosphere in your finest fancy dress, the Hogman-Howay 5K is more than just a race; it's a celebration of community and joy. Before the run, join the festivities at the Quayside fireworks at 6 PM, then make your way to the Civic Centre to warm up with fellow runners. The event hub will offer baggage storage, toilets, refreshments, and a vibrant party atmosphere to keep the excitement alive until the start. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to welcome the New Year with a bang — secure your spot today!

Hogman-Howay 5K

Wed 31st December 2025

A large crowd gathers at the starting line of a 5K run event. Overlay text reads: "Newcastle Hogmanhoway 5K Run, Happy Run Year," with starburst graphics in the background. A group of runners participating in a city race, with numbered bibs pinned to their shirts. The focus is on a woman in black gear and a man in a purple shirt and glasses, both running on a cobblestone street. Four runners in athletic gear, each wearing numbered race bibs, are competing in a road race on a cobblestone street. Spectators and other participants are visible in the background.

Organiser's Description

🎉 Happy Run Year – The Newest event to hit Newcastle’s New New Year’s Party!

This New Year’s Eve, swap the usual ‘what should I do to celebrate?’… for something unforgettable — run your way into 2026 at the very first Hogman-Howay 5K, right in the heart of Newcastle City Centre.

Starting and finishing at the Civic Centre, this flat and fast closed-road course takes you through the twinkling festive lights and iconic city streets for a truly electric night-time running experience. Whether you're chasing a PB or just soaking up the atmosphere in fancy dress, this is not just a run — it’s a celebration.

Make a Night of It
Why stop at one spectacle? Head down to the Quayside fireworks at 6pm, take in the celebrations, then make your way to the Civic Centre to run off the winter chill and welcome in the night with thousands of fellow runners.
Inside the event hub, you’ll find baggage storage, toilets, refreshments, and a buzzing New Year’s Eve party atmosphere to keep the energy flowing right up to the start line.

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Races

  • 5k

    £19.00

    Athletics Northern Ireland save £2.00

    England Athletics save £2.00

    Welsh Athletics save £2.00

    Scottish Athletics (SA) save £2.00

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