Half marathons in County Durham
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- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £17-£29
The Rise From The Ashes Run | North | Half Marathon
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 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sun 15 Feb 2026
- £17-£29
Smurf Run | North | Half Marathon
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a half marathon 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 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £16-£29
Fraggle Run | North
Who doesn't know and love The Fraggles! Come and join in the Fraggle Run and earn a medal based on the adorable little creatures!
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £18-£36
The Dashing Dog Charity Run | North
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!
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Thu 21 May 2026
- £17-£29
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | Half Marathon
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 half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
- Enter online
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Fri 22 May 2026
- £17-£29
Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2 | Half Marathon
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 half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £17-£29
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3 | Half Marathon
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 half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £17-£29
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4 | Half Marathon
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 half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Mon 25 May 2026
- £17-£29
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5 | Half Marathon
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 half marathon is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- £16-£29
Lord of The Run | North
Come and join in for Lord of The Run 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!
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 30 Aug 2026
- £16-£29
GNR & Time Turner
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 event for you!
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 11 Oct 2026
- £17-£29
Scare Bear Run | North | Half Marathon
Get involved in this spooky half marathon! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you didn't like them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sun 8 Nov 2026
- £22-£34
Remembrance Run | North East | Half Marathon
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence, a half marathon, then a Remembrance medal, goody bag and special pin.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running + 225 ft ascent
- Sun 6 Dec 2026
- £22-£34
The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run | North | Half Marathon
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 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sat 10 Jan 2026
Hamsterley Forest Winter Trail Races - Half Marathon and 10K | Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sat 11 Apr 2026
Stanhope Trail Races | Half Marathon
- 15 miles trail running + 1887 ft ascent