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Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

GBOct 18, 202610km
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Race date in 6 days
Oct 18, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Jarrow · 10km
Entry fee
£32Varies by event and entry period
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A 10K race starting and finishing at Monkton Stadium in Jarrow, north-east England.

It is a flat, fully road-closed course of 2 laps, and one of the races in the Top Flight series.

A record-oriented local 10K where Britain's top runners and first-timers start on the same track.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

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See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Jarrow 10k 2025 🚀

RunThrough

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K course map and elevation

Your 10km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
EventStartTime limit
10K10km09:001h 30m
START

Monkton Athletics Track, Jarrow

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Monkton Athletics Track, Jarrow

Cutoff
Limited to 90 minutes due to road closures

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Jarrow 10K starts and finishes at the Monkton Stadium athletics track.

The fully closed-road, two-lap course follows a gentle, flat route.

After leaving the track, runners follow broad asphalt roads before returning to the stadium and passing through finish.

As part of the Top Flight Race Series, it attracts elite British athletes, local club runners and beginners.

All finishers receive finisher medal, with awards presented in each category.

Organizer
RunThrough
Typical race-season temperature: around 11°C (51°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Bag drop

Where and when to collect your Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

This is a RunThrough-organized 10K, and bib is normally mailed in advance.
If it does not arrive, it can be reissued at the on-site desk on race day.

Stations & transport near the venue

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Tyne and Wear Metro – Fellgate or Jarrow station

Venue is Monkton Stadium, Jarrow. Both Fellgate (~10 min walk) and Jarrow (~15 min walk) Metro stations are close to the course.

No runner parking at Monkton Stadium itself. A large car park is available at Jarrow Viking Centre (Metro/bus interchange), ~15-min walk.

2026 date (Sun 18 Oct) confirmed via RunThrough/Findarace listings.

Getting to the finish

Tyne and Wear Metro – Fellgate or Jarrow station

Same venue for finish; same walk back to Metro or the Jarrow Viking Centre car park.

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The race is co-hosted with Jarrow and Hebburn Athletics Club, and registration is done online through the official website.

Because it's a fully road-closed, flat course, many runners chasing personal bests take part.

As part of the Top Flight Race Series, it's also a chance to watch top British athletes race.

Times are local to Jarrow. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Newcastle upon Tyne|Private airport pickup/drop-off service from Newcastle Airport

₩160,393

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Hotels near the Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Free Driveway Parking, 3 Double Bedroom House, Quiet Private Estate, Fast WIFI, Ideal for Long Term Contractor, etc Stays, 3 miles 7 mins drive to Nissan, 15 mins to Sunderland Newcastle, Regular Housekeeping Options - See Our Site for Assurance

Accommodation · 3.2km

9.2/10(7)
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Jarrow Haven Contractor Family Stay with FREE Parking Sleeps 8

Accommodation · 1.9km

9.5/10(6)
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Free Driveway Parking 3 Double Bedroom House, Ideal for long term contractor, etc stays, 4 miles 11 mins drive to Nissan, 20 mins drive to Sunderland Newcastle, Fast WIFI - see Dwellcome Home Ltd site for assurance

Accommodation · 1.7km

9.8/10(4)
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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Newcastle upon Tyne|Private airport pickup/drop-off service from Newcastle Airport

₩160,393

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York Private Day Tour from Manchester Mandarin Cantonese

₩1,052,897

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Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour in York

₩31,151

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Where runners eat in Jarrow

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Jarrow after the race

Seeing Jarrow with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

York City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass

₩31,151

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Total cost and budget for Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Jarrow runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K

FAQ
When does Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, October 18, 2026 in Jarrow, United Kingdom.

How much is the Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K 2026 entry fee?

From £32, depending on the event and registration period.

What distances does Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K 2026 offer?

10K.

What time does Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K 2026 start?

The race starts at 09:00.

Where does Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K 2026 start?

Monkton Athletics Track, Jarrow.

Where does Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K 2026 finish?

Monkton Athletics Track, Jarrow.

What are the Top Flight by RunThrough - Jarrow 10K 2026 cutoff times?

Limited to 90 minutes due to road closures.

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