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Ultra runs in North East

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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.
  • Sun 9 Nov
  • £16-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £22-£34
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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
  • £16-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
Come and join in Smurf Run, who doesn't love those little blue characters and therefore a medal reflecting how adorable they are!
  • Sun 15 Feb 2026
  • £16-£27
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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 is the run for you! Themed medal too!
  • Thu 21 May 2026
  • £16-£135
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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.
  • Fri 22 May 2026
  • £16-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £16-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £16-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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.
  • Mon 25 May 2026
  • £16-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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
  • £16-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
The 100-mile ultra for people who don't do 100-mile ultramarathons. Walk or run from Bamburgh Castle to Edinburgh Castle within 48 hours, fully supported.
  • Sat 25 Jul 2026
  • £330
Bamburgh, Northumberland, UK

Rat Race 100 Ultramarathon

The 100-mile ultra for people who don't do 100-mile ultramarathons. Walk or run from Bamburgh Castle to Edinburgh Castle within 48 hours, fully supported.

  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Hilly
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • 100 miles trail running + 4853 ft ascent
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
  • £16-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

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
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
  • £16-£29
Durham, County Durham, UK

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 21 Feb 2026
Bamburgh, Northumberland, UK

EnduranceLife - Northumberland | Ultra

  • 35.9 miles trail running + 1631 ft ascent
  • Sat 25 Apr 2026
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Beyond Newcastle | 55K

  • 55 km trail running + 323 m ascent

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