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5K runs in North East

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Get involved in this spooky 5K 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 12 Oct
  • £17-£27
Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, UK

Scare Bear Run | North | 5K

Get involved in this spooky 5K 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.

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence, 5K run, then a Remembrance medal and goody bag at the finish.
  • Sun 9 Nov
  • £22-£32
Durham, County Durham, UK

Remembrance Day Run | North East | 5K

Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence, 5K run, then a Remembrance medal and goody bag at the finish.

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 75 ft ascent
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Newcastle!
  • Sat 15 Nov
  • £25-£30
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Newcastle MoRun | 5K

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Newcastle!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • All ages
  • 5 km road running
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!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £22-£32
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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 2026
  • £17-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

The Rise From The Ashes Run - North | 5K

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 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
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!
  • Sun 15 Feb 2026
  • £17-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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 2026
  • £17-£25
Durham, County Durham, UK

Fraggle Run - North | 5K

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!!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 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 5K run is for you! Themed medal too.
  • Thu 21 May 2026
  • £17-£26
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | 5K

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 5K run is for you! Themed medal too.

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
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 5K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
  • Fri 22 May 2026
  • £17-£26
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2 | 5K

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 5K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
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 5K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £17-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3 | 5K

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 5K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 16 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
Come and join in for Day 4 of The Dun Holm Challenge!
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £17-£26
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge - Day 4 | 5K

Come and join in for Day 4 of The Dun Holm Challenge!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
Come and join in for the 5th of final day of The Dun Holm Challenge!
  • Mon 25 May 2026
  • £17-£26
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge - Day 5 | 5K

Come and join in for the 5th of final day of The Dun Holm Challenge!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
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 2026
  • £17-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

Lord of The Run - North | 5K

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!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
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 2026
  • £17-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

GNR & Time Turner | 5K

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!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
Come and join in for the Snow Globe Gallop, get a few miles under your belt before the Christmas festivities really kick in!
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026
  • £17-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

The Snow Globe Gallop - North | 5K

Come and join in for the Snow Globe Gallop, get a few miles under your belt before the Christmas festivities really kick in!

  • Enter online
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 28 Sep
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, UK

TRAILDOG UltiMutt

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

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

  • 5 km road running + 23 m ascent

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