TRY A NEW KIND OF EVENT...
RUN, JOG OR WALK A FULLY MARKED ALL TERRAIN ROUTE CELEBRATING THE NORTH EAST'S RURAL LANDSCAPES. FROM ITS INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE TO TODAY'S RENEWAL AND REINVENTION.
GO THE DISTANCE...
ULTRA NORTH 55
SATURDAY 5 JUNE 2021
55K (approx. 34 miles)
Starting and finishing within Derwenthaugh Park the 55K route follows the south side of the river through Gateshead, crossing the Millennium Bridge, then follows the north side of the river to Wylam, before heading back into the Derwent Valley, using the Derwent Walk to reach the finish line.
NORTH 25
SATURDAY 5 JUNE 2021
25K (approx. 15.5 miles)
The 25km route starts from Derwenthaugh Park, heading to the River Tyne, then south along the Derwent River, before climbing up the Valley side then west towards Highfield. A loop around Rowlands Gill leads back to Derwent Walk then back into Derwenthaugh Park and the finish.
WHAT YOU GET:
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A fully signed route
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Chip timing
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Checkpoints/aid stations along the course with food and drinks
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Medical Support
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Exclusive finishers medal
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Exclusive finishers tee
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*Please note that whilst not particularly fast, there are cut off times are in place at this event.
See our FAQs for more info.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
KATE, FACEBOOK
Really well organised and couldn't fault a thing, the route, the team, everything. Weather was terrible but everyone was smiling. Thank you! T-shirts and Medals rock!
PHIL, FACEBOOK
Huge well done and thank you to all the marshals and staff today. Rotten weather but an absolutely fabulous event. My first ever Ultra marathon and it really did test me.
TINA, FACEBOOK
What an utterly amazing fantastic day I had!! Blown away at the encouragement and support by all, my first ultra and what a fantastic experience!!
