Great North 5K

Newcastle upon Tyne, England · September 10, 2027

61°·61° high·Breezy·Dry

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Great North 5K race day weather

61°at start

63° high

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Cool conditions, slight breeze

Runners will face temperatures starting at 61°F and cooling slightly to 60°F. With a max wind of 12 mph from the SSW, runners should expect a moderate breeze. The high humidity at 81% suggests a need for hydration, but overall conditions are favorable for a steady pace.

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About the Great North 5K

The Great North 5K is a Friday evening race that opens the Great North Run weekend in Newcastle and Gateshead. The flat, five-kilometre route starts and finishes on Newcastle's Quayside, passing the Tyne Bridge before crossing the Swing Bridge into Gateshead and returning via the Millennium Bridge. It draws large crowds along the riverside course and is promoted by organizers as a fast, PB-friendly race for first-time 5K runners.

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Race weekend

Friday, September 10

6:03 PMGreat North 5K (3.1 mi)

Saturday, September 11

8:45 AMJunior Great North Run (2.5 mi)

8:45 AMMini Great North Run (0.7 mi)

Sunday, September 12

10:45 AM (approx, staggered waves)Great North Run (Half Marathon) (13.1 mi)

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Great North 5K FAQ

When is the 2027 Great North 5K?

The 2027 Great North 5K will be held on Friday September 10, 2027.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Great North 5K?

The forecast calls for a high of 63°F and a low of 53°F with a 7% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Great North 5K?

Over the 5 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2022 to 2026), it averaged 64°F at the start and 64°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2022).

What was the hottest Great North 5K?

Of the 5 years on record, 2023 was the warmest, reaching 75°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2022, at 59°F.

What was the windiest Great North 5K?

Of the 5 years on record, 2022 was the windiest, with wind averaging 11 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2023, at 3 mph.

Great North 5K weather history

Based on 5 years of data

Avg Temp

63°F

L:62° H:64°

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Rain Freq

20%

1 of 5 yrs

Wind9mph

Dew55°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Great North 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	59°/61°	-	48°
2025 Great North 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	61°/63°	-	49°
2024 Great North 5K Cloudy skies throughout the day with early morning rain. 2024	61°/62°	-	59°
2023 Great North 5K Clear conditions throughout the day with morning rain. 2023	71°/75°	-	63°
2022 Great North 5K Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2022	58°/59°	Light	56°