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Fun runs in North East

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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 12 Oct
  • £16-£18
Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, 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.

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 3 km trail running
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 Mini MoRun, Newcastle!
  • Sat 15 Nov
  • £12-£15
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Newcastle MoRun | Mini MoRun

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 Mini MoRun, Newcastle!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 3-12
  • 1.5 km road running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 3K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £30-£32
Durham, County Durham, UK

A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run | North | 3K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 3K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • All ages
  • 3 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 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 join the day of running and aim to complete a 3K 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
  • £16-£18
Durham, County Durham, UK

Smurf Run | North | 3K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 3K 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
  • All ages
  • 3 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
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 2026
  • £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.

  • Enter online
  • All ages
  • 3 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 3K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
  • Fri 22 May 2026
  • £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.

  • Enter online
  • All ages
  • 3 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 3K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £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.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • All ages
  • 3 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 3K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £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.

  • Enter online
  • All ages
  • 3 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 3K run is for you! Durham-themed medal too.
  • Mon 25 May 2026
  • £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.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 3 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
  • Sun 21 Sep
Redcar, North Yorkshire, UK

Redcar Running Festival | 3K Fun Run

  • 3 km road running
  • Sat 27 Sep
Belford, Northumberland, UK

Belford Show Fun Run | 4 Miles

  • 4 miles trail running
  • Sat 27 Sep
Belford, Northumberland, UK

Belford Show Fun Run | 9 Miles

  • 9 miles trail running
  • Wed 1 Oct
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK

The Monthly Mile South Shields - Run 10

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 5 Oct
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Active Northumberland Kielder Junior | The Ospreys

  • 1.5 km trail running
  • Sun 5 Oct
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Active Northumberland Kielder Junior | The Falcons

  • 2.5 km trail running
  • Wed 5 Nov
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK

The Monthly Mile South Shields - Run 11

  • 1 mile road running
  • Wed 3 Dec
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK

The Monthly Mile South Shields - Run 12

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

TRAILDOG Kielder Waterside | Family Wolfpack Run

  • 1 mile trail running

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