5K runs in North East
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- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £17-£25
The Rise From The Ashes Run | North | 5K
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 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 15 Feb 2026
- £17-£25
Smurf Run | North | 5K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic Smurf-themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £17-£25
Fraggle Run | North | 5K
Who doesn't know and love The Fraggles! Come and join in the Fraggle 5K Run and earn a medal based on the adorable little creatures!
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £19-£30
The Dashing Dog Charity Run | North | 5K
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 5K!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 21 May 2026
- £17-£25
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | 5K
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 5K run is for you! Themed medal too.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Fri 22 May 2026
- £17-£25
Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2 | 5K
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 5K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £17-£25
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3 | 5K
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 5K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 16 & over
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £17-£25
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4 | 5K
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 5K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Mon 25 May 2026
- £17-£25
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5 | 5K
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 5K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- £17-£25
Lord of The Run | North | 5K
Come and join in for Lord of The Run 5K 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 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 19 Jul 2026
- £17-£27
Ooops I Ran It Again | North | 5K
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 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 30 Aug 2026
- £17-£25
GNR & Time Turner | 5K
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 5K event for you!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £17-£25
Scare Bear Run | North | 5K
Get involved in this spooky 5K Scare Bear Run! 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.
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 8 Nov 2026
- £18-£30
Remembrance Run | North East | 5K
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence, 5K run, then a Remembrance medal and goody bag at the finish.
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 6 Dec 2026
- £18-£30
The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run | North | 5K
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
- Traffic free
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 7 Feb 2026
The Newcastle 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run | 5K
- 5 km road running + 23 m ascent