Course & Elevation
Point-to-point from Newcastle city center to the coastal town of South Shields. Crosses the iconic Tyne Bridge early on, then heads through Gateshead and along the coast to a seaside finish.
Course Facts
Distance 21.0975 km
Elevation Gain 75 m
Surface road
Profile Rolling
Weather on Race Day
14°C
Temperature
75%
Humidity
40%
Rain Chance
Early autumn in northeast England. Cool and potentially breezy, especially near the coast. Temperatures 10–18°C.
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