Overview
- Local runner Scott Beattie of Morpeth Harriers won the men’s elite race in 13:59, with Aron Gebremariam second and James Gormley third.
- Izzy Fry of Newbury captured the women’s elite title in 15:48, ahead of Verity Ockenden and Lucy Jones.
- The race began and ended at the Civic Centre on a three-lap course backed by a prize fund that attracted top UK and international athletes.
- Nearly 2,000 participants joined the mass run alongside club competitors, with fundraising efforts including the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.
- Event founder Steve Cram oversaw delivery by Events of the North with Newcastle City Council and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, as British Athletics TV streamed the action and roads closed from 6:30–8:30pm on key streets.