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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Fri, Sep 10, 2027
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB • Run 5 km
5.0
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Sun, Oct 11, 2026 + 2 more
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB + more • Run - Run 13.1 mi
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Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Hebburn, GB • Run - Run 10 km
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Sun, Nov 29, 2026
Sunderland, GB • Run 10 km
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Sat, Jan 23, 2027
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB • Run 10 km - Run 10 km
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Sat, Dec 19, 2026 + more
Widdrington, GB • Run 1 mi - Run 7 mi
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Sun, Jul 4, 2027
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB • Run 10 km
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Sat, Jul 31, 2027
Red Row, GB • Run 4 hours - Run 24 hours
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Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Old Elvet, GB • Run 5 km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
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Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Durham, GB • Run 5 km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
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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
