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The North East

From the world's biggest half marathon to off-road triathlons, explore events in the North East!

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Stretching from the Scottish Borders to the River Tees, the North East boasts fantastic adventures, with everything from running to surfing. Here, you can find active events across northernmost England and the people making them happen. Now get involved!

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13 reasons to run the biggest half marathon in the world
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13 reasons to run the biggest half marathon in the world

The Great North Run drew 60,000 runners to Newcastle in 2022! Here's why you should attend in 2023.

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The rugged and wild landscape of Kielder Forest plays host to this ultra-distance triathlon, creating a stunning backdrop as athletes swim, cycle and run to the finish line.
  • Sun 2 Jul
  • £175-£300
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

The Northumbrian

The rugged and wild landscape of Kielder Forest plays host to this ultra-distance triathlon, creating a stunning backdrop as athletes swim, cycle and run to the finish line.

  • Ironman
  • Half Ironman
Hike from Alnwick Castle to Bamburgh Castle along the beautiful beaches and fishing villages of the Northumberland Coast, for Macmillan Cancer Support.
  • Sat 15 - Sun 16 Jul
  • £20-£25
Alnwick, Northumberland, UK

Mighty Hikes | Northumberland Coast

Hike from Alnwick Castle to Bamburgh Castle along the beautiful beaches and fishing villages of the Northumberland Coast, for Macmillan Cancer Support.

  • Hike 2
Great North Run
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Great North Run

Secure your place in the world's biggest half marathon by running for WaterAid.

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Events in Newcastle

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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.

  • Half marathon
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 3
  • 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
  • £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
  • 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 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 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

Spring events in the North East

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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
  • Sat 1 Apr
  • £45-£65
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Kielder Ultra Trail Races

An ultra running event based in the vast expanse of Kielder Water & Forest Park, Northumberland...from lakeshore to heather moorland, beautiful trails & superb scenery.

  • Trail run
  • 50K ultra run
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 1 Apr
  • £42
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

32nd Allendale Challenge

Considered by many to be one of the toughest challenge walks around, The Allendale Challenge is organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team to raise valuable funds for the team.

  • Trail run
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £44-£60
Morpeth, Northumberland, UK

Northumberland Duathlon

Located within the stunning Druridge Bay Country Park which is situated on the beautiful Northumbrian coastline.

  • Sprint duathlon
  • Standard duathlon
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £17-£19
Blyth, Northumberland, UK

Port of Blyth 10K

The seventeenth running of the Blyth Valley 10k, now renamed the Port of Blyth 10K will take place in 2023.

  • 10K run
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £16-£20
Darlington, County Durham, UK

South Park 20

Darlington Harriers & AC are hosting this multi-lap event for those runners who are looking to run a fast 20 mile race, or to prepare for a half/full marathon.

  • Half marathon
  • Wed 5 Apr
  • £10-£12
Trimdon Station, County Durham, UK

Pie & Pea 5K Trail

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this 5km trail run is the perfect race for you.

  • 5K run
  • 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
  • Fri 7 - Sun 9 Apr
  • £90-£200
Consett, Northumberland, UK

Pennine Journey North Ultra

The Pennine Journey long-distance footpath traverses some of the most delightful terrain that Northern England has to offer.

  • Ultra run 2
  • Fri 7 Apr
  • £3-£7
Blyth, Northumberland, UK

DK Mile - April

‘Official Race’ Series - consists of 6 races. First Friday of each month April - September.

  • Fun run
  • Mon 10 Apr
  • £22-£24
Seaham, County Durham, UK

Run Durham Dalton Park Easter 10K

Starting near the renowned Dalton Park Shopping Outlet, this 10km race is an adventurous route involving 3km on trail tracks as well as tarmac paths throughout.

  • 10K run
  • Mon 10 Apr
  • £12-£14
Seaham, County Durham, UK

Run Durham Dalton Park Easter 5K

Starting near the renowned Dalton Park Shopping Outlet, this 5km race is an adventurous route consisting of trail tracks as well as tarmac paths.

  • 5K run

Summer events in the North East

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Mighty Hike | Northumberland Coast
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Mighty Hike | Northumberland Coast

Hike from Alnwick to Bamburgh along the beautiful beaches of the Northumberland Coast.

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The rugged and wild landscape of Kielder Forest plays host to this ultra-distance triathlon, creating a stunning backdrop as athletes swim, cycle and run to the finish line.
  • Sun 2 Jul
  • £175-£300
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

The Northumbrian

The rugged and wild landscape of Kielder Forest plays host to this ultra-distance triathlon, creating a stunning backdrop as athletes swim, cycle and run to the finish line.

  • Ironman
  • Half Ironman
Race through narrow, cobbled streets, alongside the River Wear and past Durham's historic cathedral, the backdrop for all of the races in this midsummer celebration of running!
  • Thu 13 - Sat 15 Jul
  • £9-£45
Durham, County Durham, UK

Durham City Run Festival

Race through narrow, cobbled streets, alongside the River Wear and past Durham's historic cathedral, the backdrop for all of the races in this midsummer celebration of running!

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
  • Multi-terrain run
Hike from Alnwick Castle to Bamburgh Castle along the beautiful beaches and fishing villages of the Northumberland Coast, for Macmillan Cancer Support.
  • Sat 15 - Sun 16 Jul
  • £20-£25
Alnwick, Northumberland, UK

Mighty Hikes | Northumberland Coast

Hike from Alnwick Castle to Bamburgh Castle along the beautiful beaches and fishing villages of the Northumberland Coast, for Macmillan Cancer Support.

  • Hike 2
  • Fri 2 Jun
  • £3-£7
Blyth, Northumberland, UK

DK Mile - June

‘Official Race’ Series - consists of 6 races. First Friday of each month April - September.

  • Fun run
  • Sun 4 Jun
  • £35
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

The Crawleyside Challenge Sportive 100K

A number of years ago a popular Cycle Sportive in the North East was “The Hell of Hexham” which took riders from Hexham Race course up around the Pennines to Stanhope and back.

  • Sportive
  • 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 11 Jun
  • £22-£24
Bamburgh, Northumberland, UK

Run Northumberland Bamburgh 10K

The popular Bamburgh 10k is back in 2023, the picturesque, rolling course starts and finishes just outside of the village, with great views of the historic North East landmark Bamburgh Castle.

  • 10K 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
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 Jun
  • £5-£40
Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK

The Cleveland Hike

Test your limits on one of the UK’s best and longest running or hiking events. Run, walk or jog - the Cleveland Hike can be raced your way.

  • Challenge walk 3
  • 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
  • Fri 7 Jul
  • £3-£7
Blyth, Northumberland, UK

DK Mile - July

‘Official Race’ Series - consists of 6 races. First Friday of each month April - September.

  • Fun run

Autumn events in the North East

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Great North Run
Do it for charity

Great North Run

Join this incredible race with the Stroke Association and elevate your experience with their support!

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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.

  • Half marathon
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 3
Britain's most beautiful marathon returns in 2023, complete with a full complement of duathlons, trail runs and junior fun runs, all enjoying the stunning backdrop of Kielder Water.
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Oct
  • £8-£83
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon Weekend

Britain's most beautiful marathon returns in 2023, complete with a full complement of duathlons, trail runs and junior fun runs, all enjoying the stunning backdrop of Kielder Water.

  • Standard duathlon
  • 10K run
  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run 2
  • Fri 1 Sep
  • £3-£7
Blyth, Northumberland, UK

DK Mile - September

‘Official Race’ Series - consists of 6 races. First Friday of each month April - September.

  • Fun run
  • Sun 3 Sep
  • £140-£180
Morpeth, Northumberland, UK

Geordieman

Do you have what it takes to be a Geordieman?

  • Half Ironman
  • Ironman
  • Wed 6 Sep
  • £6-£8.50
Redcar, North Yorkshire, UK

Autumn Coast Road 5K

Part of the Coast Road series

  • 5K run
  • Wed 6 Sep
  • £3
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK

The Monthly Mile South Shields - Run 9

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 9 Sep
  • £70-£162
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, UK

Pilgrims' Ultra

An Epic Trail Running Challenge

  • 50K ultra run
  • 100K ultra run
  • 100 mile ultra run
  • Sat 9 Sep
  • £59
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Kielder Forest Gravel Epic

The biggest gravel weekend of the year at the home of gravel riding in England.

  • Gravel riding 2
  • Sun 10 Sep
  • £59
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Kielder Borders Gravel Epic

The biggest gravel weekend of the year at the home of gravel riding in England.

  • Gravel riding 2
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £7-£34
Redcar, North Yorkshire, UK

Redcar Running Festival

Redcar Running Festival includes Redcar Half Marathon, the Beacon 5k and the Zetland 10k races plus the Everyone Active 2km fun run.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £26-£29
Darlington, County Durham, UK

Raby Castle Trail Runs

Raby Castle with Deer Roaming the grounds and miles of epic scenery is the perfect location for a Wild Deer Trail Event.

  • Trail run
  • 10 miler
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £12-£16
Durham, County Durham, UK

Coxhoe Trail Run

Coxhoe Trail Run 9th Successful Year Running A scenic route full of interest and undulating over old railway lines and quarry paths between Coxhoe and Kelloe in County Durham.

  • 10K run

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