Newcastle is the centrepoint for running events in the North East, with a range of races available for runners of all abilities and experience levels. Shorter distances, such as 5k or 10k races, often have a fun, friendly, and family-focused atmosphere and are great for getting involved with the local community. Simplyhealth organise the Great North Family Run (1 mile) and Great North 10k Run on the same day at Gateshead Stadium each year. Alternatviely, nearby South Shields puts on a 'Monthly Mile', which won the North East Running Project of the Year Award. Longer distances, from half-marathons and marathons to ultras, often take place on city streets, past famous landmarks. Every September, the city welcomes over 57,000 runners for the Great North Run, one of the most iconic running events in the UK calendar. Established in 1981, it has become the largest half marathon running event in the world.
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Sun, Nov 29, 2026
Sunderland, GB • Run 1 km - Run 10 km
4
Sun, Jul 4, 2027
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB • Run 10 km
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Sat, Jan 23, 2027
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB • Run 10 km - Run 10 km
2
Sun, May 2, 2027
Gateshead, GB • Run 1 km - Run 26.2 mi
4.5(30)
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Sun, Dec 20, 2026 + more
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB + more • Run - Run 13.1 mi
21
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB • Run 1.5 km - Run 13.1 mi
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Sat, Dec 19, 2026 + more
Widdrington, GB • Run 1 mi - Run 7 mi
31
Sat, Jul 31, 2027
Red Row, GB • Run 4 hours - Run 24 hours
10
Fri, Sep 10, 2027
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB • Run 5 km
5.0
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Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Durham, GB • Run 2.5 km - Run 5 km
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Sun, Dec 13, 2026
Old Elvet, GB • Run 5 km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
13
Sun, Dec 13, 2026
Swalwell, GB • Run 4 km - Run 10 km
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Sun, Dec 27, 2026
Rothbury, GB • Run 10 km
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Thu, Dec 31, 2026
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB • Run - Run 5 km
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Sun, Jan 17, 2027 + more
Old Elvet, GB • Run 5 km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
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Sun, Feb 14, 2027
Old Elvet, GB • Run 5 km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
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Sun, Mar 21, 2027
Old Elvet, GB • Run 5 km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
