Run Northumberland Coquet 5k 2026
Run Northumberland Coquet 5k is a chip-timed 5 kilometre event on a road and riverside path course in the Coquet Valley, with start and finish at Riverside Park in Rothbury. The route is accurately measured, relatively flat and traffic free, with distance markers every kilometre and multi terrain underfoot.
The event is open to runners aged 11 and over. Chip timing is provided by Timing4Sport. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and there is an optional race T-shirt available for an extra cost. Race information will be emailed in the week before the event.
Race headquarters and registration are at Dr Tomlinson C of E Middle School in Rothbury. Bag drop is available at registration, toilets are provided at registration and at the finish, and water is available at the finish. Parking is available at the Auction Mart or at the car park near the finish. First aid and refreshments are listed on event day information.
Entries are limited to 100 and close on 30th June 2026. Entry fees are £12 for affiliated runners and £14 for unaffiliated runners. The event location is 5 Tollgate Rd, Rothbury, Morpeth NE65 7RD, UK. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
General Info
- Date: 5th July 2026
- Start time: 11:30am
- Distance: 5K
- Profile: Flat
- Surface: Multi terrain
- Traffic free: Yes
- Difficulty: Easy
- Minimum age: 11
- Chip timing: Provided by Timing4Sport
Event day information
- Race HQ & Registration: Dr Tomlinson C of E Middle School, Rothbury, NE65 7RD (from 8am to 9am)
- Bag drop: At Registration
- Toilets: At Registration & Finish
- Parking: Auction Mart or Car Park near finish
- Water stations: at finish
- Distance markers: Every km
- Finisher medal