Runs in County Durham
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- Sun 9 Nov
- £16-£36
Remembrance Day Run | North East
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence and a run of your choice from 3K to ultra.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Urban
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 14 Dec
- £22-£34
A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run | North
Come and join in Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, at this event you can earn yourself a bobble hat as well as one of the incredible themed medals!
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £16-£27
The Rise From The Ashes Run - North
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!
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 15 Feb 2026
- £16-£27
Smurf Run | North
Come and join in Smurf Run, who doesn't love those little blue characters and therefore a medal reflecting how adorable they are!
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- 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!!
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Thu 21 May 2026
- £16-£135
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1
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 is the run for you! Themed medal too!
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 4 more races
- Fri 22 May 2026
- £16-£36
Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2
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 is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £16-£36
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3
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 is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £16-£36
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4
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 is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Mon 25 May 2026
- £16-£36
Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5
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 is the run for you! Durham-themed medal too.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- 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
- Newcomers
- 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
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 6 Dec 2026
- £16-£29
The Snow Globe Gallop - North
Come and join in for the Snow Globe Gallop, get a few miles under your belt before the Christmas festivities really kick in!
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 15 Nov
Hamsterley Moon Runner – 10K Head Torch Trail Race
- 10 km trail running
- Sat 10 Jan 2026
Hamsterley Forest Winter Trail Races - Half Marathon and 10K
- 10K run
- Half marathon