Lightfoot Stadium
Newcastle upon Tyne
8 lane synthetic track in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear · NE6 3BR
Athletics and running track in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Lightfoot Stadium is an 8 lane synthetic track in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear. You'll find it at Lightfoot Centre, Wharrier Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3BR. It has floodlighting, so winter evening sessions are on. It's listed as publicly accessible. Heaton Harriers & AC train here, and their sessions are usually the quickest route in if you're new to the venue. Everything on this page, from opening times to facilities, is kept current by runners and coaches who actually use the place, so it reflects what you'll find rather than what a council website said a few years ago.
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Facilities at Lightfoot Stadium
1x high jump bed
4x pole vault runways
6x long jump pits
1x shot put circle
2x discus cages
1x hammer cage
2x javelin runways
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More about Lightfoot Stadium
The track opened in about March 1984 and originally had a Spiketop synthetic surface. At the time of opening it was called the Charles Lawrence Track at the Lightfoot Sports Centre but not sure if that name is still the official one.
Common questions about Lightfoot Stadium
Can anyone use Lightfoot Stadium?
Yes. Lightfoot Stadium in Newcastle Upon Tyne is listed as a public running track, so anyone can turn up and use it. No opening times are recorded, so check before you go.
What surface is Lightfoot Stadium, and how many lanes does it have?
Lightfoot Stadium in Newcastle Upon Tyne is a 400m synthetic running track with 8 lanes.
Does Lightfoot Stadium have floodlights?
Yes. Lightfoot Stadium in Newcastle Upon Tyne has floodlighting, so evening sessions are possible through the winter.
Is Lightfoot Stadium a certified athletics track?
Not as far as we know. The full certificate on file for Lightfoot Stadium in Newcastle Upon Tyne expired on 31 July 2005, so treat times run there as unofficial unless the venue confirms a newer one.
What field event facilities does Lightfoot Stadium have?
Lightfoot Stadium in Newcastle Upon Tyne has a high jump bed, 4 pole vault runways, 6 long jump pits, a triple jump pit, a shot put circle, 2 discus cages, a hammer cage, 2 javelin runways and a steeplechase water jump.
Does Lightfoot Stadium have changing rooms?
Yes. Lightfoot Stadium in Newcastle Upon Tyne has full changing facilities.
Which running and athletics clubs train at Lightfoot Stadium?
Heaton Harriers & AC train at Lightfoot Stadium in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Where is Lightfoot Stadium?
Lightfoot Stadium is at Lightfoot Centre, Wharrier Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3BR.
What other running tracks are near Lightfoot Stadium?
The nearest other running tracks to Lightfoot Stadium in Newcastle Upon Tyne are Gateshead International Stadium in Gateshead (1.1 miles), Gateshead International Stadium Indoor Track in Gateshead (1.1 miles) and North West Region of English Institute of Sport Indoor Track in Gateshead (1.2 miles).
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