Beyond NCL Event Guide 2025 by greatrun

Event Guide 2025

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

BEYOND NEWCASTLE is just around the corner and we can’t wait to welcome you!

This guide gives you all the key event information you need in the build-up to the day! A final race briefing with any additional information will be sent by email closer to the event.

This guide includes information on:

• The Route

• The Start and Finish

• Feed Stations

• Registration, Bag Drop and Start Times

• Mandatory Kit

• Cut-Off Times

• Rules

• Supporters

• Parking

• Medics

• Risks and Dangers

• Race Bling

ULTRA

Download the route GPX file

THE ROUTE

The multi-terrain route includes sections on footpaths, parks, woodland, disued railways, pavement and roads. If weather conditions in the run up to BEYOND NEWCASTLE are predominantly wet, parts of the route (mainly the section along the Derwent Walk and in Chopwell Woods for the 55k) may become muddy. The route encompasses the River Tyne Trail, Hadrian’s Wall Path, the Derwent Walk Country Park and the Nine Arches Viaduct among other well-known local areas.

The route will be well-signposted with our BEYOND TRAILS signage.

At various points it is necessary to cross main roads. Care is required at all road crossings and designated crossings (e.g. pelican or zebra crossings) must be used at all times. Please stop and check the way is clear before crossing any roads – all road crossings will be clearly signed.

Please do not litter – there will be bins available along the route and also at each feed station.

REGISTRATION & BAG DROP

ULTRA 55 TRAIL 25

Location: Guildhall Car Park

Registration Time: from 07.00hrs

Bag Drop : 07.00hrs to 8.00hrs

Start

08.00hrs to 08.30hrs

ULTRA 55

Location: Guildhall Car Park

Registration Time: from 09.00hrs

Bag Drop : 09.00hrs to 10.00hrs

Start 10.00hrs to 10.30hrs

Please arrive for registration no more than 60 minutes before your start time. All participants must register to receive their race number. Please bring a copy of your entry confirmation email with you to registration (a copy on your phone is fine). Your mandatory kit may be checked (see page 10) before you will be allocated your race number.

Your race number will come with a bag tag which you must attach to your bag, before dropping this in the baggage tent. Limited baggage storage will be available so only one bag per participant please. Baggage will be available to collect from the same place you dropped it.

Please note - Bags will be stored outside but undercover. Whilst we will make every effort to ensure all bags and belongings are stored securely, all participants leave belongings entirely at their own risk.

START & FINISH

ULTRA 55 TRAIL 25

START

Time:

08.00 - 08.30hrs

Location: West Path of the Swing Bridge, Newcastle

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FEEDSTATION 1

Wylam Car Park (Tyne Riverside Country Park) approx. 15km from the start

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FEED STATION 2

Derwent Walk

This is an out and back feedstation so you will hit it first at around 33km and then again at around 44km .

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FINISH

Location: West Path of the Swing Bridge, Newcastle

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START

Time: 10.00 - 10.30hrs

Location: West Path of the Swing Bridge, Newcastle

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FEEDSTATION 1

Derwent Walk

Will be shared with the 55km participants and will be located on the Derwent Walk, approx 13km from the start.

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FINISH

Location: West Path of the Swing Bridge, Newcastle

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START & FINISH

TYNE BRIDGE

WAVE TIMES

Water

Coca Cola

Voom Nutrition Hydrate Electrolyte drink

Voom Nutrition Pocket Rocket

Jelly Sweets

Watermelon

Banana

Cadbury Dairy Milk Freddo

Caramelised Biscuit Beignets

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Available at All �eedstations

Walkers Ready Salted Crisps

Soreen Malt Loa�

Greggs Sliced White Bread

Sun-Pat Peanut Butter

Hartleys Strawberry Jam

Available at All �eedstations

55K route Only �S 2 & 3

MANDATORY KIT LIST

All participants (both ULTRA 55 & TRAIL 25) must carry with them the mandatory kit listed which is shown below. This may be inspected at registration and we will not be able to issue your race number if any items are missing.

Note that unfortunately there will not be an opportunity to purchase any kit at the start so please ensure you bring all you need with you.

Fully charged mobile phone with Beyond Trails event control number saved on the phone.

Debit/credit card to enable travel on public transport if required.

Running pack to carry mandatory kit.

Cash/card for any required food/drink purchases on route.

Cup(s) for water & Cola (ideally collapsible) or a water bottle.

Minimum water supply: 1L.

Food reserve (recommendation: 500kcal minimum for example: 2 gels + 2 power bars).

Closed-toe running shoes.

Sunglasses .

Cap.

Minimum water supply: 2L.

Waterproof running jacket.

Waterproof trousers.

Leggings.

Gloves.

CUT OFF TIMES

BEYOND TRAILS events do have cut off times that will be enforced. The cut off times are to ensure that all participants have completed the route by 19:30.

ULTRA 55

CUT OFF POINT 1:

At feedstation 2 on the Derwent Walk, located approx. 33km from the start. Any participant who has not passed this point by 14:40 hrs will not be permitted to continue onto the Chopwell Woods section of the route and will instead be asked to do a u-turn and head back on the route towards the finish line.

CUT OFF POINT 2:

At feed station 3, located approx 44km from the start. Any participant who has not passed this point by 17:00 hrs will not be permitted to continue.

TRAIL 25

CUT OFF POINT 1:

At the feedstation on the Derwent Walk which is approx. 13km from the start. In the unlikely event that any participant has not passed this point by 17:00 hrs, they will not be permitted to continue.

FINISH CUT OFF (ALL PARTICPANTS)

The final cut-off time is 19:30 hrs at the finish line. Participants must cross the finish line before this time to receive a finisher’s medal and have a recorded time.

SUPPORTERS

Supporters are encouraged throughout the event.

There is no dedicated event parking available for spectators at the feed stations so please plan ahead if you are planning to find public parking locations nearby.

Supporters may wish to use bikes to travel around, although please be aware that parts of the route are not suitable for cycling.

If supporting at the start or finish line please stick to the opposite side of the Swing Bridge so that you do not block the path for the runners.

TRAVEL TO THE EVENT

Getting to the Swing Bridge, Newcastle

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The easiest way to get to the start is by public transport. The quayside is a short walk from Newcastle and Gateshead city centres with excellent metro and bus links. You can plan your journey here .

PARKING

There is no event parking. If you do need to travel by car, there are city centre and quayside car parks available.

FIRST AID

Medical support is provided at each feed station and at the finish. However please note that due to the nature of the event participants should recognise the physical challenge and should train and prepare adequately. If you have not been able to prepare properly, please do not take part. For much of the route participants are expected to be self-supported.

If you have a problem that requires medical attention and you can make your way to the next feed station please do so. If you (or another participant you are attending to) require medical assistance or are unable to reach the next feed station call Event Control.

If emergency medical attention is required, then please call the emergency services on 999 in the first instance and then call the Event Control. Please note that the event medical provision is put in place to ensure the welfare of participants and in order to maintain this level of provision we are not able to provide support to those not taking part. If urgent medical attention is required by supporters, they should use public medical services.

WHAT3WORDS APP

As part of our efforts to locate you quickly and to get you back on track we will use a free app called what3words.

This app is available to download for free to your smartphone from your app store in the usual way and we strongly recommend you have it installed on your device during the event. You can learn more about the app and how it works here but don’t worry too much about how it works – if you need to use it we will give you instructions when you call Event Control.

RISKS & DANGERS

TERRAIN

Depending on the weather conditions leading up to the event and on the day of BEYOND NEWCASTLE , parts of the route may be slippery, so you will need to be careful. Sections across parks and through woodland can be particularly muddy, rocky or have tree roots. Steps can also be more slippery than you might imagine.

IF YOU GET LOST

Please be aware that, even though we will put route signage out as late as possible, there is always the potential that signage may be removed or changed by those unconnected with the event.

If you are unsure of the route, we recommend you retrace your steps to when you were last sure of the route, or wait for a following participant who may be able to assist with way finding.

Parts of the route are quite technical in nature and it will be worth pausing briefly to check your GPX device and to ensure you take the correct path forward.

RISKS & DANGERS

If you get completely lost you can call Event Control and we will help you find you way back to the route. If doing this, it’s best to use the WHAT3WORDS app to help us pinpoint your location, or failing that find a road junction or at least a road name so that the team can quickly locate your current position.

HEADPHONES

It is important that participants are aware of their surroundings at all times. If you wish to wear headphones during the event it is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of what’s going on around you.

OTHER FOOTPATH USERS

The course is on public footways, cycle paths and bridleways and will be in use by others unconnected with the event. Please give due consideration to other users to ensure that everyone can enjoy their use of the route. As always, watch out for dogs off leads and cyclists.

RUN WITH OTHERS

We advise running/walking with others or to try to keep within sight of other participants. This can help with your navigation and safety.

As with any event and location there is a potential for anti-social behaviour to be present and may be a nuisance for participants. Participants are strongly advised not to engage in any situations. If you need to report an issue during the event, call Event Control. As always, if a situation requires emergency assistance participants are advised to call the emergency services on 999 in addition to calling the Even Control.

PUBLIC HIGHWAYS

There are several points on the route where participants are required to travel along, and cross public highways. Some of these are busy at all times of the day. It is extremely important that participants use footpaths and do not run on the roads. When crossing the roads always use the designated crossing points where available. All road crossing points will be signed with our BEYOND TRAILS signage and there will be a marshal at each one.

The finish line is at: The Swing Bridge, Newcastle - W3W ///poster.seated.daring

All finishers who complete the event within the cut off times stated will receive a medal and event t-shirt, unless you have selected not to receive a t-shirt when entering the event. (this will be marked on your race number with the icon below).

Tee Opt-Out icon

If you opted of of having a finishers’ tee, look out for this icon which will be marked on your race number.