Run Gateshead Hot Chocolate 10k / 5k & Junior 3k
Blaydon Rugby Football Club, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Event details
Run Nation is pleased to present our warm winter hot chocolate race at Derwent Country Park in 2026. 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.
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Run Gateshead Hot Chocolate 10k / 5k & Junior 3k is a Road Running event taking place on Sunday 13th December 2026 at Blaydon Rugby Football Club, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear. Full entry details, timings and any last-minute changes are on the event's own page linked below - always worth checking directly before travelling, since venues and start times can shift closer to the date. This listing sits alongside our wider calendar of UK athletics and running events.