Beyond Newcastle

Race completed

55 km Distance

320 m Climbing

3.2 Grit · Challenging

54.9733° N, 1.6140° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 6 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 11°C

Night low 4°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 46 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 144 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 55 km of road with 320 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes55 km of road — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 55 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas