Explore Newcastle
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. Discover runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons, challenges and other outdoor activities in and around Newcastle here.
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- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £35-£40
- Early bird
Great North 10K
Get ready to see a side of Newcastle you’ve never seen before with unbeatable city views and the ultimate finish line feeling on the Great North Road with brilliant bling and t-shirt!
Early bird on now
- 10 km road running + 291 ft ascent
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £15-£80
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.
- 13.1 miles road running + 404 ft ascent
- Sun 14 Dec
- £22-£24
Run to the Rising Sun 10K
A new 10k trail race at the Rising Sun Country Park in North Tyneside. The Idea is simple: an early morning race start to greet the sunrise. No guesses as to why we chose the venue!
- 10 km trail running
- Sat 20 Dec
- £22.39-£24.39
Saltwell 10K Road Race
England's oldest road race
- 10 km road running + 157 m ascent
- Sat 7 Feb 2026
- £25-£35
The Newcastle 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run
A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated, focus on training during winter and run this awesome 5k, 10k and half marathon running event with us.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 25 Apr 2026
- £55-£90
Beyond Newcastle
Ready to go beyond your usual route? Tackle a running adventure off the beaten track, beyond the tarmac, with much-loved views, outstanding support and incomparable finish line feels.
- Trail run
- Ultra run