Shine Night Walk Newcastle & Gateshead
Shine Night Walk Newcastle & Gateshead 2023
On 7 October, Newcastle’s streets are ours. Stride by stride we will soak up the city’s lights and get closer to beating cancer.
Newcastle & Gateshead 10k 2023
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Sign up fee: £17.49
Distance: 10km
Start venue: Baltic Square
Start time: Waves from 19:00
About Shine Night Walk Newcastle & Gateshead
Raise crucial funds with every step from, Tyne Theatre and Opera House to Newcastle City Hall.
People of all abilities can take part.
The 10k walk will take between 1.5 to 3 hours to complete.
When you sign up for Shine Night Walk you can select to fundraise for a type of cancer research that is closest to your heart.
For more information, check out the Shine Night Walk FAQ's.
Route map
Starting and finishing in Baltic Square, the route will take you over Gateshead Millennium Bridge, past Newcastle Castle and Newcastle City Hall.
For information on how our courses are measured please see our FAQs.
What you get for your entry fee
Shine Night Walk T-shirt
Training Support
Help with fundraising
Finishers Medal
Nina's Shine Night Walk
"A friend asked if anyone would like to join her at Shine Night Walk Manchester I jumped at the chance. I have been treated for cancer twice so know how important Cancer Research UK is in helping those affected by cancer. We formed a team of six- our ages span every decade from 30 to 70. The night was well organised with plenty of stewards giving encouragement and making sure the route was clear. So many people out enjoying their Saturday night clapped and congratulated us as we walked past. This added to an already great atmosphere. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were pleased to have raised over £2,000 for such an important charity. We came away with a real buzz. I’d definitely recommend taking part"
We're with you every step of the way
Get training support
Check out our top training tips. But remember, Shine Night Walk isn’t about being first across the finish line; it’s about coming together and raising money to beat cancer.
Get fundraising support
Did you know that paying your entry fee helps us cover the cost of putting on your event? But it doesn't stop there - the money raised by you is what helps us save lives.
Your fundraising makes an impact
What fundraising can do
1 in 2 people born in the UK after 1960 will get cancer in their lifetime*. Our research saves lives.
Over the last 40 years, Cancer Research UK's work has helped double breast cancer survival, we were a key player in the development of radiotherapy, and we played a role in developing 8 of the world’s top 10 cancer drugs.
Although we are proud of our achievements, there is still more to be done. The money you raise will help to bring us closer to our ambition of 3 in 4 people surviving their cancer for 10 years or more by 2034.
How fundraising helps Newcastle & Gateshead
Cancer Research UK spent over £4m in Newcastle in 2021/22.
The CRUK Newcastle Centre delivers world-leading research that accelerates the transition of lab-based discovery to the clinic for the benefit of people affected by cancer.
Research happening right now in Newcastle includes:
- Creating a network to develop immunotherapy as a treatment for liver cancer.
- We’re improving treatment for children and young people with blood cancer.
- We’re uncovering the cell’s hidden genetic secrets to improve our understanding of children and young people’s cancers.
First Aid Available
Toilets Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Refreshments Available
Bag Drop Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Dogs Allowed
The course has some narrow areas and cobbled streets where wheelchair users may require some assistance.There is also a wheelchair route that avoids some steps within Newcastle Castle.
If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Shine Night Walk event or wish to bring a carer/helper to accompany you, please contact our Supporter Hotline on 0300 123 1022 (Opening hours are 8 am - 6 pm Monday to Friday and on Wednesdays, we are closed between 11 am and 11:30 am for staff training) or email us at supporter.services@cancer.org.uk
Please bring your own reusable water bottle filled. We have removed our single-use plastic bottles of water at the finish and pit stop stations and instead are providing water re-fill stations for you to top up and stay hydrated!
The start and finish line will be at Baltic Square.
Car - Various public pay and display car parks are situated close to the event site. The closest car parks are at The Baltic and Church Street. On Newcastle Quayside the closest are Sandgate and St Ann's. The nearest EV charging is at The Sage, St. Marys Square Gateshead NE8 2JR - 5min walk from event site.
Bus -Buses run frequently across Newcastle & Gateshead, please visit Go North East to plan your journey. The nearest bus stop is at the SAGE.
Train - Newcastle Train Station, which is approximately a 25 minute walk to the event site. Gateshead underground is approximately a 20 minute walk to the event site. Gateshead underground is approximately 20 minutes’ walk to the event site. You can also visit Go North East to plan your journey from the train station / metro.
Cycle - There are cycle racks at the event site.
If you have any queries please contact the Shine Night Walk helpline on 0300 123 6624.
*Ahmad AS et al, British Journal of Cancer, 2015.