Half Marathons in North East

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 12 Oct
£17-£29

Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, 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 9 Nov
£24-£36

Durham, County Durham, UK

Remembrance Day 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.

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Undulating
Age 17 & over

13.1 miles trail running + 225 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 half marathon, Newcastle!

Sat 15 Nov
£30-£35

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Newcastle MoRun | Half Marathon

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 half marathon, Newcastle!

Chip timing
Enter online
Flat
Age 17 & over

13.1 miles road running

Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run a half marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a bobble hat, medal and goody bag at the finish.

Sun 14 Dec
£22-£34

Durham, County Durham, UK

A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run | North | Half Marathon

Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run a half marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a bobble hat, medal and goody bag at the finish.

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Age 17 & over

13.1 miles 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 | 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!

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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 2026
£17-£27

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!

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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 2026
£17-£29

Durham, County Durham, UK

Fraggle Run - North | Half Marathon

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!!

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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.

Thu 21 May 2026
£17-£30

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.

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Age 17 & over

13.1 miles trail running + 72 ft ascent

Fri 22 May 2026
£17-£30

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 + 72 ft ascent

Sat 23 May 2026
£17-£30

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 + 72 ft ascent

Sun 24 May 2026
£17-£30

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 + 72 ft ascent

Mon 25 May 2026
£17-£30

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 + 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-£29

Durham, County Durham, UK

Lord of The Run - North | Half Marathon

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!

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Age 17 & over

13.1 miles 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-£29

Durham, County Durham, UK

GNR & Time Turner | Half Marathon

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!

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Age 17 & over

13.1 miles trail running

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 2026
£68

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.