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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Wed, Aug 5, 2026
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB • Run - Run 10km
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Fri, Sep 11, 2026
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB • Run 5km
5.0
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Sun, Oct 11, 2026 + 2 more
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB + more • Run - Run 13.1mi
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Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Hebburn, GB • Run - Run 10km
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Sun, Nov 29, 2026
Sunderland, GB • Run 10km
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Sat, Jan 23, 2027
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB • Run 10km - Run 10km
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Fri, Aug 7, 2026
Gateshead, GB • Run
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Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Houghton le Spring, GB • Run 5km - Run 7 hours
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Sun, Aug 23, 2026
Murton, GB • Run 5mi - Run 10mi
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Sun, Aug 30, 2026
Old Elvet, GB • Run 5km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
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Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Old Elvet, GB • Run 5km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
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Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Durham, GB • Run 5km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
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Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Durham, GB • Run 2.5km - Run 5km
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Sun, Dec 13, 2026
Old Elvet, GB • Run 5km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
