Young runners in next month’s Mini and Junior Great North Runs are set to enjoy a slice of the prize-winning action.
Around 10,000 children are expected to take part in the popular races along the Newcastle Gateshead Quayside on 6 September.
Taking place the day before the iconic Great North Run, the sold-out event features a 1.2km dash for ages three to eight and a 4km challenge for ages nine to 16.
Adding to the celebrations, one of Gosforth’s best-loved family restaurants has prepared a special treat to make sure every child feels like a winner.
Pizza Dough Co, within the Three Mile, at Gosforth, will be presenting young diners who have taken part in either race with a complimentary mini trophy, medal and sweets.
Popular with diners of all ages, Pizza Dough Co – owned by the Malhotra Group plc – specialises in 12” artisan pizzas fired in an authentic 400°c pizza oven.
But it also has a kids’ menu for those aged 12 and under comprising dishes such linguine past, breaded chicken strips, chicken rice bowls along with nine-inch tomato and mozzarella pizzas.
For even younger visitors, the restaurant also houses multi-sensory soft play centre The Playhouse, with a variety of safe and structured obstacles in a variety of inter-connected zones.
There is also a breakout area – complete with bean bag seating and an assortment of child friendly tv shows – to give the under threes a little quiet time,
The Playhouse can also be hired for children’s parties, giving young hosts and their guests the chance to enjoy an hour-long play session, create their own pizzas, enjoy bottomless juice and make their own chef’s hats.
To qualify for the medal trophy and sweets – which are available on 6 September only – children must be paying customers at the restaurant and able to present either their running shirt or race medal.
Pre-booking a table via https://pizzadoughco.uk/ is advised.
