Trail 5K runs in Durham
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- Sun 15 Feb
- £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!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 29 Mar
- £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!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 12 Apr
- £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!
- 5 km trail running
- Thu 21 May
- £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.
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Fri 22 May
- £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.
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Sat 23 May
- £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.
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Sun 24 May
- £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.
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Mon 25 May
- £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.
- 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Sun 21 Jun
- £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!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 30 Aug
- £17-£25
GNR & Time Turner | Durham | 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!
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 11 Oct
- £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.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 8 Nov
- £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.
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 6 Dec
- £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!
- 5 km trail running