Run Gateshead Hot Chocolate 10k / 5k & Junior 3k

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  • Date Sun 14th December 2025
  • Location Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
  • Price £10.00 - £26.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Run Gateshead Hot Chocolate 10k, 5k, and Junior 3k happening on Sunday, December 14th, 2025! Organized by Run Nation, this festive event will take place in the beautiful Derwent Country Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear.

Participants can choose from a scenic 10k trail race, a brisk 5k loop, or a fun Junior 3k, all designed to cater to runners of all abilities. The 10k race features two loops on mostly flat surfaces, ensuring a comfortable experience while taking in the stunning park views. The 5k and Junior 3k races also provide a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, with all routes conveniently starting and finishing near the Swalwell visitor centre, where parking is available.

Join us for a warm winter celebration and finish your race with a delicious hot chocolate in hand! Remember, due to UKA rules, runners are not permitted to wear in-ear headphones or run with prams or dogs. Don't miss this chance to participate in a joyful community event that promises to be both challenging and rewarding!

Run Gateshead Hot Chocolate 10k / 5k & Junior 3k

Sun 14th December 2025

A serene, tree-lined path in a forest. The pathway, surrounded by lush green foliage and tall birch trees with white bark, stretches forward into the distance. Sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a peaceful, dappled light effect on the trail.

Organiser's Description

Run Nation is pleased to present our warm winter hot chocolate race at Derwent Country Park in 2025.

10k trail race on a mix of surfaces but ideal for all abilities - just finish before the sun goes down!

Set in the picturesque Derwenthaugh Country Park, Gateshead; The 10k run is on paved footpaths and tracks in the park and is mostly flat, making it suitable for all abilities.

The 10k takes in 2 loops of the park, starting and finishing near the Swalwell visitor centre with parking available.

The 5k takes in 1 loop of the park, starting and finishing near the Swalwell visitor centre with parking available.

The junior 3k takes in one 3km out and back of the park, starting and finishing near the Swalwell visitor centre with parking available.

Due to UKA Rules and insurance, we cannot permit runners to wear in ear headphones, run with prams or dogs.

Races

  • 10 Km

    Age 15+ Yrs

    £26.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    SOLD OUT
  • 5 Km

    Age 11+ Yrs

    £15.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    SOLD OUT
  • Junior 3k

    £10.00

    SOLD OUT

Reviews

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2 reviews

EL
Ellen

·9 months ago

Great event with a amazing atmosphere! Staffs were amazing - the only issue was the hot chocolate at the end, it took too long to get it!
FS
Faye

·9 months ago

Amazing event and by far my favourite event organiser, second one done with saturn and the staff are lovely and keep you updated well ahead of the day. Thank you so much and especially for catering for the weather on the Winter Timer run

Location

NE16 3BN The Pavilion, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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