Newcastle

Newcastle

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

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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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  • Wed 6 Aug
  • £4
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK

The Monthly Mile South Shields - Run 8

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

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 17 Aug
  • £8-£35
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK

Tidal Trails

Whether you’re tackling the 8km trail run or joining one of our junior events, get ready to soak in the beauty of South Tyneside and one of Britain’s best beaches.

  • Trail run 2
  • Wed 3 Sep
  • £4
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK

The Monthly Mile South Shields - Run 9

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

  • 1 mile road running
  • Fri 5 Sep
  • £26-£29
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North 5K

The AJ Bell Great North 5K is the curtain-raiser event for the North East’s biggest weekend of sport: the AJ Bell Great North Run.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 6 Sep
  • £25
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

Junior & Mini Great North Run

It’s the biggest kids’ running event in Britain! There’s nothing quite like the amazing sight of thousands of happy kids taking part for fun, for charity, for a challenge, and earning a special medal!

  • Fun run 2
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • $120-$330
Bellingham, Washington, USA

Bellingham Bay Marathon

Come Experience Bellingham and Run the Bay!

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Wed 1 Oct
  • £4
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK

The Monthly Mile South Shields - Run 10

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

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sat 4 Oct
  • $161.95-$175
Leavenworth, Washington, USA

Leavenworth Marathon

A stunningly beautiful course in the scenic town of Leavenworth, Washington. Marathoners will start near the renowned Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area.

  • 26.2 miles road running + 859 ft ascent
  • Wed 5 Nov
  • £4
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK

The Monthly Mile South Shields - Run 11

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

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 30 Nov
  • $177.77-$212.24
Seattle, Washington, USA

UW Medicine Seattle Marathon

The UW Medicine Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon, Seattle's original hometown marathon and the oldest marathon in the Pacific Northwest, is set on a beautiful course with rolling hills...

  • 26.2 miles road running + 1689 ft ascent
  • Wed 3 Dec
  • £4
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK

The Monthly Mile South Shields - Run 12

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

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sat 25 Apr 2026
  • £45-£80
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

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

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