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Ultra runs in North East in May 2026

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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 7-hour test is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Thu 21 May 2026
  • £17-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | Time Challenge

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 7-hour test is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 17 & over
  • 7 hrs trail running + 72 ft ascent
Commit to all five days of the Dun Holm Challenge and save money. Choose between 3K, 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, 50K, ultra or 7-hour timed challenge.
  • Thu 21 May 2026
  • £105-£135
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 1 | Full series | All 5 days

Commit to all five days of the Dun Holm Challenge and save money. Choose between 3K, 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, 50K, ultra or 7-hour timed challenge.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • All ages
  • 5 days 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.
  • 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 ultra is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Fri 22 May 2026
  • £17-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2 | 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 7-hour test is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Fri 22 May 2026
  • £17-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2 | Time Challenge

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 7-hour test is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 17 & over
  • 7 hrs 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 7-hour test is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £17-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 3 | Time Challenge

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 7-hour test is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 17 & over
  • 7 hrs 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 looped ultra is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £17-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4 | 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 7-hour test is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £17-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 4 | Time Challenge

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 7-hour test is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 17 & over
  • 7 hrs 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
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 ultra is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Mon 25 May 2026
  • £17-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5 | 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 lapped 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 lapped 7-hour test is for you! Durham-themed medals too.
  • Mon 25 May 2026
  • £17-£36
Durham, County Durham, UK

Dun Holm Challenge | Day 5 | Time Challenge

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 7-hour test is for you! Durham-themed medals too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 17 & over
  • 7 hrs trail running + 72 ft ascent

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