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Fun runs in North East

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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.
  • Thu 21 May
  • £16-£18
Durham, County Durham, UK

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.

  • 3 km trail running
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.
  • Fri 22 May
  • £16-£18
Durham, County Durham, UK

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.

  • 3 km trail running
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.
  • Sat 23 May
  • £16-£18
Durham, County Durham, UK

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.

  • 3 km trail running
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.
  • Sun 24 May
  • £16-£18
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4 | 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.

  • 3 km trail running
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.
  • Mon 25 May
  • £16-£18
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5 | 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.

  • 3 km trail running
The AJ Bell Great North 5K is the curtain-raiser event for the North East’s biggest weekend of sport! It’s a fun, flat 5k dash around Newcastle and Gateshead’s vibrant Quayside.
  • Fri 11 Sep
  • £27-£30
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

AJ Bell Great North 5K

The AJ Bell Great North 5K is the curtain-raiser event for the North East’s biggest weekend of sport! It’s a fun, flat 5k dash around Newcastle and Gateshead’s vibrant Quayside.

  • 5 km road running
Take on the course, feel the Great North atmosphere, and discover your superpower. Run for fun, charity or a personal best at the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run.
  • Sat 12 Sep
  • £27
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Junior & Mini Great North Run

Take on the course, feel the Great North atmosphere, and discover your superpower. Run for fun, charity or a personal best at the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run.

  • Fun run 2
Get involved in this spooky 3K 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.
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £16-£18
Durham, County Durham, UK

Scare Bear Run | North | 3K

Get involved in this spooky 3K 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.

  • 3 km trail running
  • Sat 28 Feb
  • £10
Morpeth, Northumberland, UK

TRAILDOG Druridge Bay Night Run | Family Wolfpack Run

  • 1 mile trail running
  • Sun 22 Mar
  • £10
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

TRAILDOG Kielder Waterside | Family Wolfpack Run

  • 1 mile trail running
  • Sat 18 Jul
  • £35-£45
Durham, County Durham, UK

Durham City Run Festival | Paulas Families on Track

  • 10 km track and field
  • Sun 2 Aug
  • £2.50-£25
Darlington, County Durham, UK

Darlington 10K, 5K, Junior 3K and Family Fun Run

  • Fun run 2
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £6-£9
Redcar, North Yorkshire, UK

Redcar Running Festival | 3K Fun Run

  • 3 km road running

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