YOUR IMPACT
The funds raised from the 5K runs will directly support Youth Focus North East (YFNE) by enabling the organisation to expand its vital services for young people across the region. This financial support will help fund essential programmes, including mental health initiatives, employability skills workshops, and open access youth provision, all designed to empower young people and provide them with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Additionally, the money will contribute towards operational costs, ensuring that YFNE can continue delivering high-quality support and outreach to those who need it most. Every pound raised will make a tangible difference in the lives of young people, fostering a brighter and more inclusive future and ultimately improve the lives of young people through high quality youth work.
– David McCreedy, Youth Focus North East
Race Information
SALTWELL PARK
Gateshead
13th August 2025
Walk / Jog / Run
£7+
Moderate
Saltwell Park
NE9 5AX
13th August 2025
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- Overview
- Race Details
- Route
- Course Safety
| Race | Ages | Start Time | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2k Junior | 4-14 | 6:30PM | £7 |
| 5K Senior | 15+ | 7:30PM | £12 |
Saltwell Park encompasses 55 acres of landscapes, woodland and ornamental gardens as well as public sports facilities, a refreshment house, a lake, play areas, bowling greens, Saltwell Towers, the animal house, an education centre and a maze. Based in the heart of Gateshead, it is one of Britain’s finest examples of a Victorian Park.
East Park Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5AX
Race numbers will be given out at the top of the park at Prism Coffee.
| Toilets | Yes |
| Parking | Limited |
| Seating | Benches throughout the park |
| Children’s Play Area | Yes |
| First Aid | Yes |
| 1st Male/Female overall | 2nd Male/Female Overall | 3rd Male/Female Overall |
|---|---|---|
| £50 Voucher & Medal | £30 Voucher & Medal | £20 Voucher & Medal |
Junior 2K: The course is two anticlockwise laps on tarmac paths, staring and finishing in the bowling green next to the children’s playground, near the toilet block. The first lap is slightly longer and takes you around the lake and up the hill, the second lap is shorter as it goes through the sports pitches – missing out the hill.
Senior 5K: Starting by the South Pavilion shelter runners follow the path around the Northern Field, in a northerly direction, to complete one anti-clockwise lap bringing them back to the shelter, where they continue straight ahead. Keeping right runners follow the path downhill past the dog walking enclosure, turning left after passing the Bowling Green. The path is followed back to the Enfield Road entrance where runners double back to complete a further two laps of this circuit. After reaching the Enfield Road gate entrance for the third time, runners continue ahead, veering right to take them back to the start/finish line at the South Pavilion shelter.
- Please be considerate to the park and other park users at all times.
- Children under the age of eleven must be accompanied (within arms reach) throughout the event by a parent or guardian.
- Take care near roads and car parks – some vehicles drive very quickly. Please congregate away from the cards and be careful in particular if you have children. If you’re driving to the event, please drive carefully even if you’re late!
- Take care on uneven surfaces – whether on grass or tarmac. Watch out for cyclists, other participants, pedestrians, children, dogs, wildlife, vehicles, park maintenance work, falling branches, bollards, signs, and other obstacles around the course.
- Please ensure that you are fit enough to walk, job, run 5k (3.1 miles) with us.
- If you see someone with a serious problem, please stop to help them out, and get help as soon as possible.
- If you’re spectating, keep clear of participants on the course, and look after any children and dogs you may have with you.
- It is not permitted to run with a pushchair and a dog at the same time.
STEWART PARK
Middlesbrough
20th August 2025
Walk / Jog / Run
£7+
Moderate
Stewart Park
TS7 8AR
20th August 2025
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- Overview
- Race Details
- Route
- Course Safety
| Race | Ages | Start Time | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2k Junior | 4-14 | 6:30PM | £7 |
| 5K Senior | 15+ | 7:30PM | £12 |
Stewart Park is located in Marton in south Middlesbrough. It covers approximately 120 acres, with open parkland on the northern side, and mature woodland and arboretum on the southern side. It is one of seven parks in Middlesbrough to hold the prestigious Green Flag award.
The Grove, Marton-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough TS7 8AR
Race numbers will be given out at The Henry Bolckow Centre.
| Toilets | Yes |
| Parking | Limited |
| Seating | Benches throughout the park |
| Children’s Play Area | Yes |
| First Aid | Yes |
| 1st Male/Female overall | 2nd Male/Female Overall | 3rd Male/Female Overall |
|---|---|---|
| £50 Voucher & Medal | £30 Voucher & Medal | £20 Voucher & Medal |
Senior 5k: Two laps all on path around the park, going alongside the pond and through the wooded area at the back of the park. Start and finish close to the main car park.
- Please be considerate to the park and other park users at all times.
- Children under the age of eleven must be accompanied (within arms reach) throughout the event by a parent or guardian.
- Take care near roads and car parks – some vehicles drive very quickly. Please congregate away from the cards and be careful in particular if you have children. If you’re driving to the event, please drive carefully even if you’re late!
- Take care on uneven surfaces – whether on grass or tarmac. Watch out for cyclists, other participants, pedestrians, children, dogs, wildlife, vehicles, park maintenance work, falling branches, bollards, signs, and other obstacles around the course.
- Please ensure that you are fit enough to walk, job, run 5k (3.1 miles) with us.
- If you see someone with a serious problem, please stop to help them out, and get help as soon as possible.
- If you’re spectating, keep clear of participants on the course, and look after any children and dogs you may have with you.
- It is not permitted to run with a pushchair and a dog at the same time.
Contact Us
Email us at office@youthfocusne.org.uk or call us at 0191 477 9966
About Us
Youth Focus North East is an independent charity, established in 1989, with the overall vision to improve the lives of young people through high quality youth work. We exist for the benefit of young people and the organisations which support them.
Our organisation is rooted in the values of good youth work.
Honesty – Respect – Equality – Inclusion
We pride ourselves on being a caring and learning organisation. One in which people are encouraged to take risks, learn from mistakes and achievements, and where young people are central to all we do.
We operate as both an infrastructure support body and a direct deliverer of services to young people and communities. Our direct support to young people and communities is mainly delivered from our two operating centres in Gateshead and Middlesbrough compromising youth centre, outreach work and community based activities to increase wellbeing and improve community cohesion.