Run clubs in Gateshead
Browse 7 running clubs in Gateshead. Find social, road, trail, and beginner-friendly groups, see where they meet, then join your first run free with the RunClub app.
DirectoryBlaydon Harrier & AC
Friendly Tyneside athletics club (west of Newcastle/Gateshead). Meets at Blaydon Leisure & Primary Care Centre, Shibdon Road, Blaydon NE21 5NW — Tue & Thu 18:30–19:30 (throws Wed at Gateshead Stadium).
DirectoryGateshead Harriers & AC
Major regional athletics club just across the Tyne from Newcastle, drawing many Newcastle members. Based at Gateshead International Stadium, Neilson Road, Gateshead NE10 0EF — Tue & Thu evenings (~18:00–20:30).
DirectoryGateshead parkrun
Free, weekly, timed 5k open to all (walk, jog or run). Every Saturday 09:00 in Saltwell Park, Gateshead NE9 6DX — start at the South Pavilion shelter, a lap course on park paths. Active in 2026.
DirectoryLow Fell Running Club
Welcoming Gateshead running club serving the Newcastle/Gateshead area. Based at Gateshead Fell Cricket Club, Eastwood Gardens, Low Fell NE9 5UB — Tue & Thu (6:50 for 7pm), Mon ladies/beginners group,…
DirectoryRed Kite Runners
Friendly RunTogether/England Athletics group for all abilities, beginners to long distance. Meets every Tuesday & Thursday 18:30 at Swalwell Juniors FC, Derwenthaugh Park, Spa Well Road, Swalwell, Gateshead NE21 6JA.
DirectorySaltwell Harriers
Long-established Gateshead running club (est. 1890) serving the Newcastle/Gateshead area. Meets at Gateshead Leisure Centre, Alexandra Road, Gateshead — Tue & Thu 19:00 (1 hr). Hosts the Ronnie Walker Saltwell 10K (Dec).
DirectoryWindy Nook parkrun
Free, weekly, timed 5k open to all. Every Saturday 09:00 at Windy Nook Nature Park, High Heworth, Gateshead — three loops on a mix of trail, gravel and tarmac paths, starting and finishing in the midd…
How to join a running club in Gateshead
Gateshead has a thriving running scene, with 7 clubs listed here — from beginner-friendly social runs to fast road and trail groups. Most clubs are free to join and welcome runners of every level. Pick a club above, check where and when it meets, and just turn up.
The free RunClub app makes it easy: find clubs in Gateshead near you, see upcoming group runs, RSVP, track your runs, and unlock deals at local cafes, gyms and running stores when you check in. Run a club yourself? Manage members, events and attendance for free.