newcastle city race - sunday 12th july
about newcastle
Info about newcastle
how do I get there?
The nearest car park to the assembly area is NE1 8PB. Parking charges are £3 all day on a Sunday.
where is the assembly area?
Proposed assembly area (subject to permission) is the Newcastle Civic Centre, immediately north of the main shopping area. Approx 500 metres from the start.
what courses are available?
Course 1. Men's Open - 6.0km
Course 2. Women's Open, Veteran Men 40+ - 5.5km
Course 3. Veteran Women 40+, Supervet Men 55+ - 4.9km
Course 4. Supervet Women 55+, Ultravet Men 65+ - 4.4km
Course 5. Ultravet Women 65+ - 3.1km
Course 6. Juniors 16 and under - 2.4km
Course 7. Juniors 12 and under - 1.8km
what time does it start?
Start times are between 10:30am and 2:30pm.
what sort of terrain can I expect?
Junior Courses
All courses are within Exhibition and Brandling parks, with a mixture of wooded areas, many paths, a lake, and lots of statues, play equipment and tennis courts. There is very little climb on these courses. Straight line walk from finish to assembly.
Adult Courses
Courses incoporate the modern campuses of Northumbria University to the north of the map, giving way to the expected jumble of retail, commercial and residential properties (from mediaeval to modern) with abrupt changes of level.
The ground slopes continuously downwards from the north, and as it nears the Tyne the slopes become very steep. There are many stairways along the river bank offering interesting views and a breathtaking experience.
how much is this going to cost me?
Entry fees are per course. Cost of entry to be confirmed.
Newcastle City Race
Controller - Tim O'Donoghue
Organiser - George Hare & Mary Rack (NATO
Planner - Fred Miller (NATO)