50K ultra runs in North East
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- Sun 18 Jan
- £17-£29
The Rise From The Ashes Run | North | 50K
Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run in Durham, as long as you complete at least 5km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!
- Enter online
- Age 20 & over
- 50 km trail running
- Sun 15 Feb
- £16-£29
Smurf Run | North
Come and join in Smurf Run, who doesn't love those little blue characters and therefore a medal reflecting how adorable they are!
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 29 Mar
- £17-£29
Fraggle Run | North | 50K
Who doesn't know and love The Fraggles! Come and join in the Fraggle 50K Run and earn a medal based on the adorable little creatures!
- Enter online
- Age 20 & over
- 50 km trail running
- Sun 12 Apr
- £19-£36
The Dashing Dog Charity Run | North | 50K
Come and join the Dashing Dog Charity run along the picturesque River Wear. Not only is the scenery beautiful but you will earn one of these awesome medals for your 50K!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 20 & over
- 50 km trail running
- Thu 21 May
- £16-£135
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Themed medal too!
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 4 more races
- Fri 22 May
- £17-£29
Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2 | 50K
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 20 & over
- 50 km trail running
- Sat 23 May
- £16-£29
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 24 May
- £17-£29
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4 | 50K
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this looped 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 20 & over
- 50 km trail running
- Mon 25 May
- £17-£29
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5 | 50K
Whether you are a Durham resident, you just love the area, or you fancy running along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral, then this lapped 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 20 & over
- 50 km trail running
- Sun 21 Jun
- £17-£29
Lord of The Run | North | 50K
Come and join in for Lord of The Run 50K run! Whether you love the series of books and the film franchise or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 20 & over
- 50 km trail running
- Sun 19 Jul
- £17-£29
Ooops I Ran It Again | North | 50K
Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 20 & over
- 50 km trail running
- Sun 30 Aug
- £17-£29
GNR & Time Turner | Durham | 50K
Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the ultra for you!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 20 & over
- 50 km trail running
- Sun 11 Oct
- £16-£29
Scare Bear Run | North
Get involved in the spooky Scare Bear Run North! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 8 Nov
- £16-£34
Remembrance Run | North East
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence and a run of your choice from 3K to ultra.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Urban
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 6 Dec
- £22-£34
The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run | North | 50K
Come and join in the Snow Globe Gallop, get a few miles under your belt before the Christmas festivities really kick in plus you will get a bobble hat for all your effort!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 20 & over
- 50 km trail running