Fun runs in Durham
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- Sun 14 Dec
- £30-£32
A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run | North | 3K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 3K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- All ages
- 3 km trail running
- Sun 14 Dec
- £22-£32
A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat 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 bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
- Enter online
- Age 12 & over
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 15 Feb 2026
- £16-£18
Smurf Run | North | 3K
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 3K 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
- All ages
- 3 km trail running
- Sun 15 Feb 2026
- £17-£27
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
- Thu 21 May 2026
- £16-£18
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | 3K
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 3K run is for you! Themed medal too.
- Enter online
- All ages
- 3 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Fri 22 May 2026
- £16-£18
Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2 | 3K
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 3K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Enter online
- All ages
- 3 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £16-£18
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3 | 3K
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 3K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- All ages
- 3 km trail running + 72 ft ascent