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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- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Northumberland Coast
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Northumberland Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll take in famous sights such as Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle to support people living with cancer.
- Hike 2
- Sun 12 Oct
- £16-£29
Scare Bear Run - North
Come and join Saturn Running for our spooky Scare Bear Run!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 9 Nov
- £16-£36
Remembrance Day Run | North East
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence and a run of your choice from 3K to ultra.
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- 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! Get ready, Newcastle!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 14 Dec
- £22-£34
A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run - North
Come and join in Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, at this event you can earn yourself a bobble hat as well as one of the incredible themed medals!!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £16-£27
The Rise From The Ashes Run - North
Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run in Durham, as long as you complete at least 5km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 15 Feb 2026
- £16-£27
Smurf Run - North
Come and join in Smurf Run, who doesn't love those little blue characters and therefore a medal reflecting how adorable they are!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £16-£29
Fraggle Run - North
Who doesn't know and love The Fraggles! Come and join in the Fraggle Run and earn a medal based on the adorable little creatures!!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Thu 21 May 2026
- £16-£36
Dun Holm Challenge - Day 1
Come and join in for Day 1 of The Dun Holm Challenge!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Fri 22 May 2026
- £16-£36
Dun Holm Challenge - Day 2
Come and join in for Day 2 of The Dun Holm Challenge!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £16-£36
Dun Holm Challenge - Day 3
Come and join in for Day 3 of The Dun Holm Challenge!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £16-£36
Dun Holm Challenge - Day 4
Come and join in for Day 4 of The Dun Holm Challenge!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Mon 25 May 2026
- £16-£36
Dun Holm Challenge - Day 5
Come and join in for the 5th of final day of The Dun Holm Challenge!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- £16-£29
Lord of The Run - North
Come and join in for Lord of The Run run! Whether you love the series of books and the film franchise or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- 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
- Sun 30 Aug 2026
- £16-£29
GNR & Time Turner
Whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £68
- Ballot closes soon
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 6 Dec 2026
- £16-£29
The Snow Globe Gallop - North
Come and join in for the Snow Globe Gallop, get a few miles under your belt before the Christmas festivities really kick in!
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £210-£220
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