The Club Championship and Parkrun Challenge
From 5kms to full marathons!
Our annual members challenges - The Club Championship and Parkrun Challenge are designed to be inclusive and inventive ways for members to challenge themselves each year.
Age is no barrier
Thanks to our plethora of categories across genders and ages (think under 30, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70+!), members are evenly pitched against others alike them. The competition is designed to accomodate all, with races from 5km to full Marathons included each year.
Club Championships
The 2026 Club Championship is similar to previous years – your best short, medium and long runs from qualifying races, plus one other, are scored based on time/distance/age/gender and the runner with the highest total wins. Bonus points are added for attendance at Cross Country and Relays events!
There are separate men’s and women’s competitions, as well as age groups, for Senior (under 30) and age breaks at 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 (based on your age on January 1st).
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Finally, entry is free to all members and there prizes available at the end of the year at our awards night!
The Rules
There are separate Club Championships for Men and Women.
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Your best scores for 4 races count; times will be pulled from the race results by searching for Ponteland in the "club" field so please include your club when signing up for races. For some races this may only be possible if you are an England Athletics member though this isn't compulsory to take part in the Club championship.
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Your scores are calculated using World Masters Athetics (WMA) tables which compares you against the World's fastest person of the same age and gender over the race distance.
Open to First Claim Ponteland Runners Club Members, England Athletics Membership is not mandatory to take part but is recommended.
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Only races entered in your own name count.
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In view of the continually changing race calendar, races may be removed or added from the championship.
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Club 5k Handicap and Xmas run dates are provisional and may be subject to change if circumstances dictate.
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Similarly, the Parkrun Challenge dates may change if for any reason the selected dates cannot be achieved.
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Trophies and Prizes. The top man and woman receive trophies for a year. Top 3 men, Top 3 women plus randomly drawn prize for anyone who completes 4 qualifying races (1x short+1 x med +1 x long + one other qualifying race). Prizes for top men in age groups Senior/M30/M40/M50/M60/M70 and women in age groups Senior/W30/W40/W50/W60/W70.
Maximum of 1 prize per person
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To encourage participation in Cross Country and Relays events, 3 bonus points will be awarded for each XC and Relay event attended in the Calendar Year, with a maximum number of 4 qualifying events for both XC and Relays (maxiumum 24 bonus points).
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The Committee reserves right to change the rules.
Age Graded Scores
Your total score is calculated from 4 races - your best short, medium and long result as well as your second best result from any of short, medium or long race categories. Because our calculations are in support of age-grading results, we use ensure times are converted using a World Masters Age calculator.
The Races
An up to date collection of races for this year's competition can be found below.
Club Championship Races
Club Champsionship
Our current Race schedule is found below.
Remember to add Ponteland Runners as your club when you sign up for your next race event!
Month | Date | Short (5k) | Medium (5k - 10 Mile) | Long (10 Mile+) | Details | Web Link |
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January | 17 | Newcastle 10k | This road closed course take in the famous landmarks of the Newcastle Quayside. This is an fast, flat course that boasts real PB potential. | https://newcastle10k.com | ||
18 | York Brass Monkey 1/2 Marathon | A popular flat and fast course, looping southwards from the York Racecourse. | https://yorkbrassmonkey.co.uk/race-details/ | |||
25 | Druridge Bay Trail 10k | Druridge Bay Trail Half Marathon | Very scenic course on beach and in the country park. Use code PONT15 for a 15% reduction on the entry fee. | https://trailoutlaws.co.uk/events/221/druridge-bay-trail-half-marathon-2026/ | ||
February | 15 | Valentines 10k | Takes place in the open surroundings of Newcastle's Town Moor with an gravel and quiet course. Each person will complete 2 laps of this flat and fast course. | https://nmrun.co.uk/valentines10k-2026 | ||
March | 7 | Parkrun Challenge CC#1 Riverside | Also part of the Parkrun Championship as well as a Club Champs event | |||
15 | Running GP Croft Motor Circuit 5k | Running GP Croft Motor Circuit 10k | Running GP Croft Motor Circuit 10 miles | Enjoy the thrill of a chip timed smooth, traffic free, tarmac motor racing circuit! Choice of 3 distances included in the year's Club Champs. | https://www.runthrough.co.uk/event/croft-running-festival-march-2026 | |
April | 5 | North Tyneside 10k | Scenic route from North Shields Leisure Centre down to the fish quay then Tynemouth before a lovely flat finish at St Mary's Lighthouse. | |||
12 | Port of Blyth 10k | Fast and flat on road, footpath, promenade and cycle ways from Blyth Quayside to Seaton Sluice. | https://blythrunningclub.org.uk/port-of-blyth-10k/ | |||
19 | Pier to Pier (about 6.7miles/10.7 km) | From South Shields pier to Roker pier along coastal paths and pavement. | https://sunderlandstrollers.co.uk/2026/10/24/pier-to-pier-news/ | |||
25 | Parkrun Challenge CC#2 Town Moor | Also part of the Parkrun Championship as well as a Club Champs event | ||||
May | 3 | Newcastle - Gateshead 10k | Newcastle - Gateshead Half Marathon | These road closed courses take in the Millennium Bridge, BALTIC, Tyne Bridge, Swing Bridge and finish in Gateshead International Stadium. | https://www.runthrough.co.uk/event/newcastle-gateshead-marathon-half-marathon-10k-may-2026 | |
16 | Sunderland City 5k | Taking in the sights from the new Keel Crossing footbridge, the route will be fast and flat, perfect for first-time 5ks | https://sunderlandcity10k.com/ | |||
23 | Edinburgh 5k | Edinburgh 10k | Run in the surroundings of Holyrood Park. Starting and finishing near Dynamic Earth, this route offers striking views of the city and Edinburgh Castle. | https://www.edinburghmarathon.com/ | ||
24 | Edinburgh Full & Half Marathon | From Edinburgh centre, down the Royal Mile to finish on the coast at Musselburgh | https://www.edinburghmarathon.com/ | |||
June | 3 | Club 5k Summer handicap | Club 5k route starting on Runnymede Road. Date may be subject to change. | |||
9 | Blaydon Races (9.7K) | Starts at Quayside then goes along the Scotswood road to Blaydon. Entries open at 07:00 on the 6th February 2026. | https://www.blaydonrace.co.uk/registration | |||
20 | Keswick Parkrun | Along the Keswick Railway Path. The day before Lakesman Tri for Lakesman participants or supporters! | https://www.parkrun.org.uk/keswick/ | |||
30 | Bridges of the Tyne 5 miles | Along the Tyne under 7 bridges. A fast PB potential course. | https://www.the-5-mile-road-race | |||
July | 1 | Ovingham Pie n Peas 10k | 1st mile downhill then downstream alongside the Tyne to Wylam and then back upstream to Ovingham. | https://www.sportsventry.com/event/pie-n-peas-10k/ | ||
9 | Sunderland Harriers 5k | A well-established road race at Silksworth. Held over one of the fastest courses in the UK, perfect for those looking to achieve personal bests | https://www.sunderlandharriers.org.uk/sunderland-5k-2026 | |||
12 | Newcastle 10k | Newcastle Half Marathon | Both the Half Marathon & 10k are on road closed courses on countryside lanes around Newcastle Airport. Start and finish at Falcons Kingston Park Stadium. | https://www.newcastlehalfmarathon.com/newcastle-half-marathon-july-2026 | ||
24 | Pride Run 5k | In Leazes Park, this event has morphed into the LGBT+ 5k Festival of Running in recent years has been hosted on the opening night of Northern Pride. | https://www.newcastlefrontrunners.co.uk/lgbtqs-festival-of-running | |||
August | 5 | Quayside 5k | Quayside 10k | Fast courses along the Quayside, organisers promote that they are committed to helping all runners at all levels to achieve a PB with Pacers. | https://www.quaysiderun.co.uk/register-interest-2026/ | |
16 | Lambton Castle 5 mile Trail | Lambton Castle 10 mile Trail | A summer trail event in Lambton Estate. The 5-mile course is mixed terrain. The 10-mile course is across woodland, fields, and estate roads. Use the code PONT15 for a 15% off entry. | https://trailoutlaws.co.uk/events/241/lambton-castle-trail-race-2026-5-10-or-15-miles/ | ||
20 | Watergate @Whitehill 5k | The Low Fell Runners' Watergate 5KM is temporarily moving to Whitehills Nature Park this year because of renovation works. | https://www.lowfellrunningclub.co.uk/pages/low-fell-run-watergate-5km-race | |||
September | 11 | Great North 5k | Curtain-raiser event for the Great North Run Weekend. Fun 5k dash around Newcastle and Gateshead's Quayside packed with support and entertainment. | https://www.greatrun.org/events/great-north-5k/ | ||
13 | Great North Run Half Marathon | On the famous course from Newcastle to South Shields. No more words needed! | https://www.greatrun.org/events/great-north-run/ | |||
23 | Matfen Jelly Tea 10 Miles | Fantastic 10 Mile running race, including a Jelly Tea. New course anti-clockwise from Matfen via Stamfordham and Fenwick - very scenic. | https://heatonharriers.org.uk/events/north-tyneside-10k-race-race-2025-n2p7h9b6x6krk | |||
October | 4 | Kielder Half and Full Marathon | A tough but scenic trail route around the edge of Kielder water | https://kieldermarathon.com/ | ||
17 | Parkrun Challenge CC#3 Tyne Green | Also part of the Parkrun Championship as well as the Club Champs event | ||||
November | 8 | Town Moor Memorial 10k | Flat, fast and popular course around the Town Moor, Newcastle. | https://heatonharriers.org.uk/memorial-runs/ | ||
15 | Brampton to Carlisle 10 Miles | The oldest 10 mile road race in the United Kingdom - first completed in 1952. The race is twice sanctioned: Path Brampton to Carlisle via the B6264 and is fast. | https://www.borderharriers.co.uk/road-race/ | |||
21 | Run Northumberland BIG10 | The North East's largest 10 miler, around the village of Matfen. The 2 lap undulating route avoids the hills of the Matfen 10k. | https://smnation.co.uk/stran-runnorthumberland-big-10-miles-2026 | |||
December | 24 | Club Xmas 5k | Club 5k route. Runners can record runs between 24th-31st December and Matty will publish results from Strava segment. Run as many times as you want. |
Month | Date | Short (5k) | Medium (5k - 10 Mile) | Long (10 Mile+) |
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January | 17 | Newcastle 10k | ||
18 | York Brass Monkey 1/2 Marathon | |||
25 | Druridge Bay Trail 10k | Druridge Bay Trail Half Marathon | ||
February | 15 | Valentines 10k | ||
March | 7 | Parkrun Challenge CC#1 Riverside | ||
15 | Running GP Croft Motor Circuit 5k | Running GP Croft Motor Circuit 10k | Running GP Croft Motor Circuit 10 miles | |
April | 5 | North Tyneside 10k | ||
12 | Port of Blyth 10k | |||
19 | Pier to Pier (about 6.7miles/10.7 km) | |||
25 | Parkrun Challenge CC#2 Town Moor | |||
May | 3 | Newcastle - Gateshead 10k | Newcastle - Gateshead Half Marathon | |
16 | Sunderland City 5k | |||
23 | Edinburgh 5k | Edinburgh 10k | ||
24 | Edinburgh Full & Half Marathon | |||
June | 3 | Club 5k Summer handicap | ||
9 | Blaydon Races (9.7K) | |||
20 | Keswick Parkrun | |||
30 | Bridges of the Tyne 5 miles | |||
July | 1 | Ovingham Pie n Peas 10k | ||
9 | Sunderland Harriers 5k | |||
12 | Newcastle 10k | Newcastle Half Marathon | ||
24 | Pride Run 5k | |||
August | 5 | Quayside 5k | Quayside 10k | |
16 | Lambton Castle 5 mile Trail | Lambton Castle 10 mile Trail | ||
20 | Watergate @Whitehill 5k | |||
September | 11 | Great North 5k | ||
13 | Great North Run Half Marathon | |||
23 | Matfen Jelly Tea 10 Miles | |||
October | 4 | Kielder Half and Full Marathon | ||
17 | Parkrun Challenge CC#3 Tyne Green | |||
November | 8 | Town Moor Memorial 10k | ||
15 | Brampton to Carlisle 10 Miles | |||
21 | Run Northumberland BIG10 | |||
December | 24 | Club Xmas 5k |
ParkRun Challenge
Our current ParkRun schedule is found below. Facebook is the best place to keep updated with the latest on the challenge!
Parkrun Challenge
ParkRun Challenge Details
We are pleased to announce the club ParkRun Challenge returns! A fun challenge throughout the year with points awarded for taking part and achieving ParkRun PBs!
Points are awarded as follows:
* 10 Points for taking part
* 10 points for a course PB
* 20 points for a Parkrun PB
* 15 points for coming first in your age category on the day
(Number of points for your position in the number of Ponteland runners that take part that day. For example, if there are 30 Ponteland runners, and you are 1st Ponteland runner over the finish line you will be awarded 30 points).
*15 points for the wildcard
Anyone from the club can take part, but you must use your barcode on the day; points will be awarded using the results published on the ParkRun website. Make sure you're registered as a Ponteland Runner!
Six ParkRuns in the Challenge
7th March Riverside (Chester le Street)
25th April Town Moor
27th June Blyth
19th September Denton Dene
17th October Tyne Green
19th December Herrington
Date / Location Changes
Dates towards the end of the year may be subject to change once Cross-Country dates are confirmed.
Locations also subject to the events above going ahead, as much notice as possible will be given, but often it depends on the weather!
Facebook Updates
Facebook is the best place to keep updated with the latest on the challenge including photos!
Cross Country, Relays and Tri Events
Cross Country, Relay and Tri
From off road racing in the North East Harrier League, to local Relays and of course multi-sport fun in the form of Triathlon, here's are the dates for your diary!
Month | Day | Event Name | Type |
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October | 10 | Eltringham Farm XC | Cross Country |
November | 28 | Wrekenton XC TBC | Cross Country |
November | 1 | Norman Woodcock Relays | Relay |
October | 24 | Lambton XC | Cross Country |
September | 26 | Thornley Hall Farm XC | Cross Country |
August | 23 | Gosforth Summer Relays | Relay |
July | 15 | Ponteland Swim / Bike / Run | Triathlon |
June | 24 | Weetslade Relays | Relay |
June | 17 | Ponteland Swim / Bike / Run | Triathlon |
May | 17 | Ponteland Sprint Triathlon | Triathlon |
May | 13 | NEMAA Relays Jarrow | Relay |
May | 6 | NEMAA Relays Jarrow | Relay |
April | 3 | Good Friday Relays | Relay |
March | 21 | Eltringham Farm XC | Cross Country |
March | 14 | NECAA Signal Relays | Relay |
February | 28 | Alnwick Castle Pastures XC | Cross Country |
January | 31 | Temple Park XC | Cross Country |
January | 11 | Birtley Relays | Relay |
Ranks and Results
Find your current position in the rankings, or see how you're doing compared to others in your category!
Historical results may also be available from the prior year.
2026 Rankings
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2025 Final Results
Stay up to date with our previous years winners.
Download 2025 Female Results
Download 2025 Open Results