Course Map
Route based on 2025 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The Newcastle Marathon is a northeast England race that tours the Tyneside city and its surroundings on gently rolling terrain, tracing parts of the river and the region's distinctive landscape. The undulations give it some bite while keeping it manageable. Held in a cool window, it offers crisp conditions and warm northeastern crowds. The river setting and local character define the day. It suits runners who want an accessible, characterful northern English race and don't mind the rolling terrain over a flat-out fast time.
Course Insight
Newcastle rolls through the northeast of England on undulating terrain, a spring marathon where the hills reward steady strength over a fixed pace. Run the climbs by effort and bank nothing on the descents. Cool, changeable conditions suit racing. The terrain never quite lets you settle. Pace the rollers with restraint and the course stays manageable to the line.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to very flat.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 74m
- Elevation loss
- 73m
- Highest point
- 15m
- Lowest point
- 4m
- Net elevation
- +1m
- Start
- Finishes at Gateshead International Stadium; route crosses the Tyne Bridge and Gateshead Millennium Bridge, passing the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.
- Cutoff time
- 6h 0m
Race History
The Newcastle Marathon is a northeast England race touring the Tyneside city and its surroundings on gently rolling terrain along parts of the river. Its undulations and warm northeastern crowds gave it a characterful regional appeal. Over the years it drew a steady field. It remains an accessible, characterful northern English race.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Newcastle International (NCL)
- Best area to stay
- The city centre for proximity to the route, the Quayside for scenic, characterful stays, and Jesmond for charming, value options.
- Getting to the start
- The start is in the city centre; walk from central hotels, as it's a central course.