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
- £33-£40
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!
- 10 km road running + 291 ft ascent
- Wed 6 Aug
- £4
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
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
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
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
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 Bay Marathon
Come Experience Bellingham and Run the Bay!
- 26.2 miles road running
- Wed 1 Oct
- £4
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 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
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
- Sat 15 Nov
- £12-£35
Newcastle MoRun
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 30 Nov
- $177.77-$212.24
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
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
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