5K · Gateshead
5K running routes in Gateshead
4 5 kilometre routes in Gateshead — each with a map, elevation profile and free GPX download. Ideal for parkrun pace, a lunchtime loop or a weekly 5K habit.
The 5K running routes in Gateshead are mostly paved, so road shoes are fine for all of them. They are generally flat, with only around 20m of ascent on average.
You will find a handful of routes here, including a couple of out-and-back options along the Tyne. Newcastle - River Tyne 5 is the flattest, or try Watergate Forest Park if you want a little more climbing.
5K routes in Gateshead
5K routes near Gateshead (within 10km)
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5K running in Gateshead — common questions
- Where can I run a 5K in Gateshead?
- Skamper lists 4 5K running routes in and around Gateshead, each with a map, elevation profile and downloadable GPX file.
- Are these 5K routes free to use?
- Yes. Every route is free to view and download, and you can navigate it turn by turn in the Skamper app.
- Are the routes exactly 5 kilometres?
- We include routes between 4.8km and 5.2km, so each is close enough to 5K for parkrun-pace training and time trials.