The North East

The North East

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

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Explore the North East

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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Join thousands of runners on the streets of Sunderland, enjoying fabulous coastal views and superbly organised races across a range of distances. There is something for everyone!
  • Sun 11 May 2025
  • £5-£36
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. There is something for everyone!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?
  • Sat 14 Jun 2025
  • £45
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK

The Drop | Newcastle Summer

We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?

  • 10 miler
  • Multi-terrain run
This is the ultimate triathlon. Individuals and teams will conquer the beautiful waters, forests and terrain that give Northumberland and Kielder its unique character.
  • Sun 29 Jun 2025
  • £195-£330
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

The Northumbrian

This is the ultimate triathlon. Individuals and teams will conquer the beautiful waters, forests and terrain that give Northumberland and Kielder its unique character.

  • Ironman
  • Half Ironman
This 10K transforms ordinary people into local heroes along a city centre route that shares the same iconic start line as it's famous big sister. Expect a party atmosphere and some brilliant bling!
  • Sun 6 Jul 2025
  • £31-£37
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North 10K

This 10K transforms ordinary people into local heroes along a city centre route that shares the same iconic start line as it's famous big sister. Expect a party atmosphere and some brilliant bling!

  • 10 km road running
Take part in the world's biggest half marathon and experience the buzz, unrivalled support and cheerful crowds of this historic event. Charity places now available for 2025!
  • Sun 7 Sep 2025
  • FREE-£65
  • 27 charities
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North Run

Take part in the world's biggest half marathon and experience the buzz, unrivalled support and cheerful crowds of this historic event. Charity places now available for 2025!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Run or hike the UK's most iconic ultramarathon and conquer 70 miles in 26 hours over a fully waymarked journey through Hadrian's Wall country. Ideal first ultra.
  • Sat 14 Jun 2025
  • £200-£220
Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

Rat Race | The Wall

Run or hike the UK's most iconic ultramarathon and conquer 70 miles in 26 hours over a fully waymarked journey through Hadrian's Wall country. Ideal first ultra.

  • 70 miles trail running + 3460 ft ascent

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