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Race for Life Gateshead 5k

Saltwell Park, East Park Road, Gateshead, NE9 5AX

Sun 18th June 2023

1 race

£15.99

Organiser's Description

This is a 5k for everyone. This is thousands of people uniting with one purpose - to raise valuable funds for life-saving research

Races

  • Adults

    £15.99

    Sun 18th June 2023

    Entry for Adults 18 and Over

    CLOSED

Book

  • Adults

    £15.99

    Sun 18th June 2023

    Entry for Adults 18 and Over

    CLOSED

How to Get There

Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.

There is no specific event parking at this event, however carparks are available at the following Gateshead Council facilities, Cross Keys NE9 6DA and Lowrey's Lane NE9 5JB. These car parks are free on a Sunday and cars are parked at their own risk as per Gateshead Council parking T&Cs. https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/7476/Lowrey-s-Lane-Low-Fell-NE9-5JB. The car parks are open to the public.

The event site is only a 13 min walk from the car parks.

Disabled parking is available at NE8 4SF.

We urge participants not to park in residential areas.

There are a number of bus services that stop just a short walk from Saltwell Park.

Course Details

The Gateshead course weaves through the beautiful and historical grounds of Saltwell Park, taking in the lake, Saltwell Towers and the various ornamental gardens and features. The route is entirely contained within the park and is predominantly on paths, with a lap of the main event field at the start and end of the run. The route has several inclines and a sharp descent. The main event site is on grass so can be uneven and may be slightly muddy underfoot depending on recent weather.

Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.

Please arrive 30 to 45 minutes before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time.

Further Information

We recommend this event as suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs with assistance due to the gradient of some inclines, a sharp descent and a lap around the event field at the start and end of the course. The event site, start and end of the course is on uneven grass with an incline which could make conditions difficult in bad weather.

If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event, or wish to bring a carer/helper to accompany you, please contact our Supporter Hotline on 0300 123 0770 and press 1 when prompted (Opening hours are 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday) or email us at [email protected]

Meeting Point Information

The event starts and finishes in the field near Cloverdale Retreat, next to Priory Lake.

Event Day Information

We are delighted to welcome spectators to Race for Life so please do bring your family and friends along to cheer you on and support you on the day.

Please bring a filled water bottle with you to your event as we're proactively managing our impact on the environment. We will be removing single use plastic bottles.

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