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Half marathons in North East

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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!
  • Sun 18 Jan
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 15 Feb
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 29 Mar
  • £16-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £18-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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.
  • Thu 21 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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.
  • Fri 22 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 23 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 24 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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.
  • Mon 25 May
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 21 Jun
  • £16-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!
  • Sun 19 Jul
  • £16-£29
Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, UK

Ooops I Ran It Again | North

Who hasn't completed a race, sworn they will never run again and then booked onto another one the following day?!

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Park
  • All ages
  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
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!
  • Sun 30 Aug
  • £16-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
Join 60,000 runners at the world’s biggest and best half marathon with a ballot entry. Get the low-down on key dates, the route and race-day logistics, then secure your place on the iconic start line.
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £15-£80
  • 32 charities
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North Run

Join 60,000 runners at the world’s biggest and best half marathon with a ballot entry. Get the low-down on key dates, the route and race-day logistics, then secure your place on the iconic start line.

  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Ballot
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 404 ft ascent
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.
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £17-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 8 Nov
  • £22-£34
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 6 Dec
  • £22-£34
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
Hamster, County Durham, UK

Hamsterley Forest Winter Trail Races - Half Marathon and 10K | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 7 Feb
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

The Newcastle 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running + 92 m ascent
  • Sat 21 Feb
Bamburgh, Northumberland, UK

EnduranceLife - Northumberland | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 463 ft ascent
  • Sun 22 Mar
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

TRAILDOG Kielder Waterside | Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sat 11 Apr
Bishop Auckland, County Durham, UK

Stanhope Trail Races | Half Marathon

  • 15 miles trail running + 1887 ft ascent
  • Sun 27 Sep
Redcar, North Yorkshire, UK

Redcar Running Festival | Redcar Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running

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