Events of the North

Events of the North

Organising runs, triathlons and duathlons across the North, this exciting events company founded by record-breaking track athlete Steve Cram has something for everyone!

Runs

Race through city centres, across trails and along lakeside paths in the North and Midlands in these inclusive running events!

  • Sun 11 May
  • £5-£38.50
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK

Sunderland City Runs

Join thousands of runners on the streets of Sunderland, enjoying fabulous coastal views and superbly organised races across a range of distances. There is something for everyone!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
  • Trees not tees
  • Wheelchair users
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Public transport links
  • Age 5 & over
  • Runs
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £8-£45
Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Worcester City Runs

Now in its 11th year! Run along the River Severn and through the heart of this leafy city on closed roads as part of a full weekend of running featuring Paula Radcliffe's family event.

  • Fun run 3
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Recycling
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 4 & over
  • Runs
  • Sat 4 - Sun 5 Oct
  • £8-£75
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Kielder Marathon Weekend

Britain's Most Beautiful Marathon returns complete with trail runs, a gravel duathlon and junior fun runs, all enjoying the stunning backdrop of Kielder Water and warm northern spirit.

  • Standard duathlon
  • 10K run
  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run 2
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Free venue entry
  • Age 6 & over
  • Events

Duathlons & triathlons

These multi-activity events explore the incredible landscape of Kielder Forest and the Scottish Borders, including a rare opportunity to swim in Kielder Water.

  • Sun 29 Jun
  • £195-£210
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

The Northumbrian | Half Iron Distance

Racing through the hills Kielder Forest and on hard-packed trails around the lake, this half distance triathlon is a serious test of endurance.

  • 1.2 miles lake swimming
  • 56 miles road cycling
  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sun 29 Jun
  • £310-£330
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

The Northumbrian | Full Iron Distance

Full Iron Triathlon distance with 4 laps in the famous Kielder Water, a cycle into the Scottish Lowlands then an off-road trail run along forest trails. It's a huge challenge on the legs!

  • 2.4 miles lake swimming
  • 112 miles road cycling
  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 4 Oct
  • £55-£75
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Active Northumberland Gravel Duathlon

This course circumnavigates Kielder Water, the largest man-made lake in northern Europe! Take on hard-packed trails through pine forests on this almost entirely off-road route.

  • 10 km trail running
  • 34 km mountain biking
  • 6.4 km trail running