Rising Sun parkrun
parkrun · The Lodge, Whitley Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SS
- Address
- The Lodge, Whitley Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SS
- Website
- https://www.parkrun.org.uk/risingsun/
- Directions
- View on Google Maps
- Location
- The event takes place at The Rising Sun Country Park, Whitley Road, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 9SS.
- Start time
- Every Saturday at 9:00am.
- Cost
- Free
The course
The course is in The Rising Sun Country Park, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The course is run entirely on trail paths.
Course details from the official parkrun event page.
After the run
Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in the Rising Sun Country Park café - please come and join us!
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:45 – 10:15 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What people say
“Great route, rural and quiet,”Dean King · 4 stars
“A great car park for visiting Rising Sun Country Park.”Kevin Wilkinson · 5 stars
Running near North East
Other parkruns nearby
The closest other parkrun to Rising Sun parkrun is Jesmond Dene parkrun, 3.2 miles away.
Athletics tracks nearby
The closest athletics track to Rising Sun parkrun is Cochrane Park Track, 2.1 miles away.
Running clubs nearby
The closest running club to Rising Sun parkrun is North Shields Polytechnic Club, 1.3 miles away.
Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear) station is 1.0 miles away - see running places you can reach by train.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rising Sun parkrun?
Rising Sun parkrun is based in North Tyneside.
What time does Rising Sun parkrun start?
Rising Sun parkrun starts every Saturday at 9:00am.
Is Rising Sun parkrun free to take part in?
Yes - all parkrun events are free, weekly, timed 5k runs, walks or volunteering sessions, open to everyone.
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