North Tyneside 10K 2027 entries have closed, nearly five months early. The only way in now is an official transfer before 26 February. Race day: Sunday 28 March.

Update, 4 October 2026: entries for the North Tyneside 10K 2027 have closed. The official entry page now reads “WE ARE NOW CLOSED | We have reached our limit or the closing date has been reached”. The closing date is not until 26 February, so the race has filled its places, less than a fortnight after the council opened entries on 23 September. There are no entries on the day.

The North Tyneside 10K Road Race 2027 runs on Easter Sunday, 28 March 2027. The race starts in North Shields and finishes at St Mary’s Lighthouse in Whitley Bay (North Tyneside Council, 23 September).

The council, which organises the race, said entries were expected to be in high demand, and they were.

North Tyneside 10K 2027 is full: can you still get a place?

Only by taking over an existing entry through the official system. The Entry Point page for the race keeps an Edit Details and Transfer Entry facility open until 11.59pm on Friday 26 February 2027, which lets an entrant who can no longer run pass their place to someone else. Three rules from the race’s own terms matter:

  • Transfers must go through the official facility. The terms say private transfers are not permitted “for safety reasons”. A runner who receives a number without permission is disqualified, and both runners face disciplinary action from the national athletics body.
  • Nothing moves after 26 February. Anyone transferring a number after the closing date is disqualified, and no deferrals are offered once race packs are posted, in the week of 8 March.
  • No refunds. Places can only be deferred at the organiser’s discretion.

So if a friend or club-mate has a place they cannot use, ask them to transfer it to you before the end of February. Do not buy a number from a stranger on social media: an unofficial swap is exactly what the terms say gets a runner disqualified. The race organiser is North Tyneside Council; the entry page carries an authenticity checker and a contact form.

The key facts

The details below come from the official entry page run by The Entry Point (race information and entry page):
Date Sunday 28 March 2027
Start time 10am
Start Parks Sports Centre, Howdon Road, North Shields, NE29 6TL
Finish St Mary’s Lighthouse, Whitley Bay
Entry fee £25
Age limit Over 16 on race day
Entries close 26 February 2027, 11.59pm
Time limit Runners should finish within 1 hour 30 minutes

The route

From the Parks Sports Centre the course runs along the Fish Quay, past Tynemouth Priory and Castle, and up the coast to the lighthouse. The organisers describe it as one of the most scenic road races in the UK.

Last year’s winning times were 32 minutes 25 seconds for men and 38 minutes 5 seconds for women. The course record is 30 minutes 26 seconds.

What it means for you

  • Book early. The fee is not refundable. Places can be deferred at the organiser’s discretion, and deferrals and transfers close on 26 February.
  • Race packs are due to reach runners in the week of 8 March 2027.
  • Getting there: the nearest Metro stations to the start are North Shields and Percy Main, and the organisers ask runners to use public transport where they can. There is also on-site and off-street parking. Coaches take runners back to the start after the finish.
  • Bags can be left at the start between 8.30am and 9.15am.
  • Headphones, buggies and pushchairs are not allowed. The organisers say the course is not suitable for unassisted wheelchair users.

Frequently asked questions

When is the North Tyneside 10K 2027?

Easter Sunday, 28 March 2027, starting at 10am from the Parks Sports Centre on Howdon Road, North Shields, NE29 6TL, and finishing at St Mary’s Lighthouse in Whitley Bay.

Are North Tyneside 10K 2027 entries still open?

No. The entry page showed the race as closed on 4 October 2026, having reached its limit well before the 26 February closing date. The only way in is an official transfer from an existing entrant before 11.59pm on 26 February 2027.

How much was the North Tyneside 10K entry?

£25, for over-16s only. The fee is not refundable.

What were the winning times in 2026?

32 minutes 25 seconds for the men’s winner and 38 minutes 5 seconds for the women’s. The course record is 30 minutes 26 seconds.

How do I get back to the start after the race?

Coaches run from the finish back to the Parks Sports Centre; the organisers warn several shuttle runs may be needed. North Shields and Percy Main are the nearest Metro stations to the start.

The finishers’ pack

Every finisher gets a race T-shirt, and chip-timed results are sent by text message. The race is supported by Start Fitness and Clearly Drinks, which supplies the drinking water.

If you live near the route, expect road closures along the coast on the morning of the race. We will add them to our Whitley Bay roadworks and travel page once the council publishes them. For Metro times, see our Whitley Bay Metro guide.