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Newcastle

With buzzing city vibes set on a stunning quayside, the Geordie capital is a great weekend destination.

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Newcastle has a vibrant outdoors culture made up of runners, cyclists, surfers and walkers. hosting the Great North Run - the biggest half marathon in the world - as well as many other events. Find them, and the clubs who run them, right here.

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Join thousands of runners on the streets of Sunderland, enjoying fabulous coastal views and superbly organised races across a range of distances.
  • Sun 7 May
  • £5-£38
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK

Sunderland City Runs

Join thousands of runners on the streets of Sunderland, enjoying fabulous coastal views and superbly organised races across a range of distances.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run

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Half marathons in Newcastle

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Explore North and South of the River Wear in this picturesque half marathon, running from the city of Sunderland to its coastal roads!
  • Sun 7 May
  • £36-£38
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK

Sunderland City Runs | Half marathon

Explore North and South of the River Wear in this picturesque half marathon, running from the city of Sunderland to its coastal roads!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Take part in the world's biggest half marathon and experience the buzz, unrivalled local support and cheerful crowds of this historic event. Charity places now available for 2023.
  • Sun 10 Sep
  • FREE-£50
  • 52 charities
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North Run

Take part in the world's biggest half marathon and experience the buzz, unrivalled local support and cheerful crowds of this historic event. Charity places now available for 2023.

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 30 Apr
  • £32
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK

Gateshead Half Marathon and 10K | Gateshead Half Marathon

We are excited to announce the Gateshead Half Marathon will return in 2023!

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 7 May
  • £36-£38
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK

Sunderland City Runs | Half Marathon

An event which showcases the very best of the City of Sunderland, take part in either the Half Marathon or 10K and run with the tide!

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 18 Jun
  • £30-£32
Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, UK

Penshaw Half Marathon

Part of the Urban Trails series of races by Trail Outlaws. The Penshaw Half Marathon starts at the foot of Penshaw Hill.

  • Half marathon

10K runs in Newcastle

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Race through the streets of Sunderland in this swift 10K run, heading past the marina to the beach and back to the city centre!
  • Sun 7 May
  • £26-£28
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK

Sunderland City Runs | 10K

Race through the streets of Sunderland in this swift 10K run, heading past the marina to the beach and back to the city centre!

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 30 Apr
  • £30
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK

Gateshead Half Marathon and 10K | Gateshead 10K

We are excited to announce the Gateshead Half Marathon will return in 2023!

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 30 Apr
  • £20-£22.50
Washington, Tyne and Wear, UK

Washington Trail 10K

Part of Trail Outlaws hugely popular Urban Trail Series events. Washington Trail 10k is wonderful popular and inclusive trail 10k.

  • 10K run
  • Wed 3 May
  • £26
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Gibside Trail Runs | 10K

This Unique venue will host 5k & 10k in 2023.

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sun 7 May
  • £26-£28
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK

Sunderland City Runs | 10K

An event which showcases the very best of the City of Sunderland, take part in either the Half Marathon or 10K and run with the tide!

  • 10 km road running
  • Wed 12 Jul
  • £22-£24
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, UK

Run Northumberland Stamfordham 10K

The Stamfordham 10k race is a captivating rural run that loops through the picturesque neighbourhoods of Dalton and Dissington.

  • 10K run
  • Sun 23 Jul
  • £23
Washington, West Sussex, UK

Dawn on the Downs | 10K

This is a stunning and picturesque run on the South Downs.

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 5 Aug
  • £18-£20
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK

Souter Lighthouse 10K

The Souter Lighthouse Trail 10km will return for its 3nd year in 2023 along the beautiful coastline trails.

  • 10K run
  • Sun 1 Oct
  • £22-£24
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, UK

Run Northumberland Matfen 10K

This popular 10k course runs through the beautiful country roads in Matfen Village, before looping around the outskirts and finishing near Matfen Hall (within walking distance).

  • 10K run
  • Sun 1 Oct
  • £20-£22.50
Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, UK

Penshaw 10K

Part of the Urban Trails series of races by Trail Outlaws. The Penshaw 10K is set on the fantastic trails surrounding Penshaw Monument and the River Wear.

  • 10K run
  • Sat 21 Oct
  • £20-£22
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK

Chopwell Moon Runner – 10K Head Torch Trail

The feeling of a head torch trail run in the woods is unique. The night-time adds a whole new dimension to trail running: it is both wild and peaceful at the same time.

  • 10K run

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Join thousands of runners on the streets of Sunderland, enjoying fabulous coastal views and superbly organised races across a range of distances.
  • Sun 7 May
  • £5-£38
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK

Sunderland City Runs

Join thousands of runners on the streets of Sunderland, enjoying fabulous coastal views and superbly organised races across a range of distances.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
The running festival of the world's biggest and best half marathon boasting a warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and distances to suit all abilities.
  • Fri 8 - Sun 10 Sep
  • FREE-£50
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North Run Weekend

The running festival of the world's biggest and best half marathon boasting a warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and distances to suit all abilities.

  • Fun run 3
  • 5K run
  • Half marathon
  • Wed 5 Apr
  • £3
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK

The Monthly Mile South Shields - Run 4

The Monthly Mile is a timed 1 mile race on the first Wednesday of each month for all ages & a wide range of abilities from 4 minutes up to 15 minute runners.

  • Fun run
  • Sun 23 Apr
  • £3-£14
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Terry O’Gara Memorial

The Terry O’Gara Memorial 5k Road Race is the annual race, open to all, held in memory of our dearly beloved and much-missed former chairman who sadly passed away in 2012.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • Sun 30 Apr
  • £30-£32
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK

Gateshead Half Marathon and 10K

We are excited to announce the Gateshead Half Marathon will return in 2023!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sun 30 Apr
  • £19-£25
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Lake Side Aquathlon

Tyne Triathlon Club bi annual Adult and Junior Grand-Prix Aquathlon event for all ages.

  • Kids aquathlon 5
  • Sprint aquathlon
  • Sun 30 Apr
  • £20-£22.50
Washington, Tyne and Wear, UK

Washington Trail 10K

Part of Trail Outlaws hugely popular Urban Trail Series events. Washington Trail 10k is wonderful popular and inclusive trail 10k.

  • 10K run
  • Wed 3 May
  • £20-£26
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Gibside Trail Runs

This Unique venue will host 5k & 10k in 2023.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Wed 3 May
  • £3
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK

The Monthly Mile South Shields - Run 5

The Monthly Mile is a timed 1 mile race on the first Wednesday of each month for all ages & a wide range of abilities from 4 minutes up to 15 minute runners.

  • Fun run
  • Sun 7 May
  • £26-£38
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK

Sunderland City Runs

An event which showcases the very best of the City of Sunderland, take part in either the Half Marathon or 10K and run with the tide!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Wed 7 Jun
  • £3
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK

The Monthly Mile South Shields - Run 6

The Monthly Mile is a timed 1 mile race on the first Wednesday of each month for all ages & a wide range of abilities from 4 minutes up to 15 minute runners.

  • Fun run
  • Sun 18 Jun
  • £30-£32
Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, UK

Penshaw Half Marathon

Part of the Urban Trails series of races by Trail Outlaws. The Penshaw Half Marathon starts at the foot of Penshaw Hill.

  • Half marathon
  • Sun 25 Jun
  • £34
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK

Chopwell Woods Sprint Duathlon

An off-road Duathlon for all levels of fitness and experience.

  • Sprint duathlon
  • Wed 5 Jul
  • £3
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK

The Monthly Mile South Shields - Run 7

The Monthly Mile is a timed 1 mile race on the first Wednesday of each month for all ages & a wide range of abilities from 4 minutes up to 15 minute runners.

  • Fun run
  • Wed 12 Jul
  • £22-£24
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, UK

Run Northumberland Stamfordham 10K

The Stamfordham 10k race is a captivating rural run that loops through the picturesque neighbourhoods of Dalton and Dissington.

  • 10K run
  • Sun 23 Jul
  • £23-£27
Washington, West Sussex, UK

Dawn on the Downs

This is a stunning and picturesque run on the South Downs.

  • 10K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • 10 miler
  • Wed 2 Aug
  • £3
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK

The Monthly Mile South Shields - Run 8

The Monthly Mile is a timed 1 mile race on the first Wednesday of each month for all ages & a wide range of abilities from 4 minutes up to 15 minute runners.

  • Fun run
  • Sat 5 Aug
  • £18-£20
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK

Souter Lighthouse 10K

The Souter Lighthouse Trail 10km will return for its 3nd year in 2023 along the beautiful coastline trails.

  • 10K run
  • Sun 6 Aug
  • £21-£23
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK

The South Shields 10 Mile Race

The South Shields 10 Mile Race will return in 2023 along the beautiful coastline of South Shields.

  • 10 miler
  • Sun 13 Aug
  • £30-£35
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, UK

Rothbury Raider & Northumberland Epic Cycle Sportives

The first Rothbury Raider in 2022 was loved by all riders who took part. The Northumberland Epic Cycle Sportive is 100 miles with over 8000 feet of climbing so this event is for more experienced...

  • Sportive 2

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