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50K ultra runs in North East

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Get involved in this spooky 50K! 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 | 50K

Get involved in this spooky 50K! 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 20 & over
  • 50 km trail running
Get involved in this spooky, looped ultra! 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 | Ultra Marathon

Get involved in this spooky, looped ultra! 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 18 & over
  • 30.6 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 50K ultra, then a Remembrance medal, goody bag and special pin.
  • Sun 9 Nov
  • £24-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

Remembrance Day Run | North East | 50K

Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence, a 50K ultra, then a Remembrance medal, goody bag and special pin.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 20 & over
  • 50 km trail running + 75 ft ascent
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence, an ultra run, then a Remembrance medal, goody bag and special pin.
  • Sun 9 Nov
  • £24-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

Remembrance Day Run | North East | Ultra Marathon

Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence, an ultra run, then a Remembrance medal, goody bag and special pin.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 30.6 miles trail running + 525 ft ascent
Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run 50K within the time limit on a scenic out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, 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 | 50K

Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run 50K within the time limit on a scenic out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, a bobble hat, medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Age 20 & over
  • 50 km trail running
Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run an ultra 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 | Ultra Marathon

Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run an ultra 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!

  • Enter online
  • Age 18 & over
  • 30.6 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 | 50K

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 20 & over
  • 50 km trail running
Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run 50K within the time limit on a scenic out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a Smurf medal and goody bag at the finish.
  • Sun 15 Feb 2026
  • £17-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

Smurf Run | North | 50K

Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run 50K within the time limit on a scenic out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a Smurf medal and goody bag at the finish.

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 20 & over
  • 50 km trail running
Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run an ultra within the 7hr time limit on a scenic out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a Smurf medal and goody bag at the finish.
  • Sun 15 Feb 2026
  • £17-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

Smurf Run | North | Ultra Marathon

Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run an ultra within the 7hr time limit on a scenic out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a Smurf medal and goody bag at the finish.

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 20 & over
  • 30.6 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 | 50K

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 20 & over
  • 50 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 looped 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Thu 21 May 2026
  • £17-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | 50K

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 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 20 & over
  • 50 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 looped ultra is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Thu 21 May 2026
  • £17-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | Ultra 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 ultra is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 20 & over
  • 30.6 miles 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 looped 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Fri 22 May 2026
  • £17-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2 | 50K

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 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 20 & over
  • 50 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 looped 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £17-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3 | 50K

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 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 20 & over
  • 50 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 looped ultra is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £17-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3 | Ultra 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 ultra is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 20 & over
  • 30.6 miles 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 looped 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £17-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4 | 50K

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 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 20 & over
  • 50 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 lapped 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Mon 25 May 2026
  • £17-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5 | 50K

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 lapped 50K is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 20 & over
  • 50 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-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

Lord of The Run - North | 50K

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 20 & over
  • 50 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-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

GNR & Time Turner | 50K

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 20 & over
  • 50 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-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

The Snow Globe Gallop - North | 50K

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 20 & over
  • 50 km trail running
  • Sat 20 Sep
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, UK

Pilgrims Ultra | 50K

  • 50 km trail running + 1700 ft ascent

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