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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.
Saturday 7 Sept 2024
1. AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run 2024
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Sunday 5 May 2024
2. RunThrough Gateshead Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k 2024
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
half marathon, 10k, marathon
(176 reviews)
Sunday 7 Jul 2024
3. AJ Bell Great North 10k 2024
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
10k
Wednesday 24 Apr 2024
4. Quayside 5k & Junior Quayside 3k April 2024
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
5k and more
Saturday 13 Jul 2024
5. Ultra North 2024
Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
ultramarathon and more
(123 reviews)
Sunday 14 Jul 2024
8. RunThrough Newcastle Half Marathon & 10k
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
half marathon, 10k and more
Sunday 12 May 2024
9. Sunderland City Runs
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
half marathon, 10k
(9 reviews)
Sunday 19 May 2024
10. Run To Infinity & Beyond 2
Old Elvet, County Durham
10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon and more
Sunday 23 Jun 2024
11. Great British Bake Off Run (North)
Durham, County Durham
5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon
Sunday 30 Jun 2024
12. Run Northumberland Coquet 5k, 10k & Half Marathon
Rothbury, Northumberland
half marathon, 10k, 5k
(14 reviews)
Wednesday 10 Jul 2024
13. Run Northumberland Stamfordham 10k
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
10k
(4 reviews)
Wednesday 7 Aug 2024
14. Quayside 5k & Junior Quayside 3k August 2024
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
5k and more
Friday 6 Sept 2024
15. AJ Bell Great North 5k 2024
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
5k
(117 reviews)
Sunday 8 Sept 2024
16. AJ Bell Great North Run 2024-2026 Membership
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
half marathon
Sunday 29 Dec 2024
17. Run Northumberland Rothbury 10k
Rothbury, Northumberland
10k
(9 reviews)
Saturday 18 Jan 2025
18. RunThrough Newcastle 10k - January
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
10k and more
(124 reviews)
Friday 14 Jun 2024
19. The Drop - 15 or 10 Mile Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Wednesday 19 Jun 2024
20. Run Gateshead Sundowner 10k, 5k & 4k Junior Run
Swalwell, Tyne and Wear
10k
Sunday 8 Dec 2024
21. The Drop - 15 or 10 Mile Newcastle - Winter
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
10 miles, 10k and more
Sunday 15 Dec 2024
22. Run Gateshead Hot Chocolate 10k, 5k & 4k Junior Run
Swalwell, Tyne and Wear
10k
Monday 1 Apr 2024
25. Run Durham Dalton Park Easter 5k and 10k
Murton, County Durham
10k, 5k and more
(12 reviews)
Sunday 18 Aug 2024
26. Run Durham Dalton Park 10 & 5 Miler
Murton, County Durham
10 miles and more
(42 reviews)
Sunday 8 Dec 2024
27. Run Durham Dalton Park Winter 10k, 5k and 2k
Murton, County Durham
10k, 5k and more
(15 reviews)
Wednesday 12 Jun 2024
28. Run Durham Dalton Park Sundowner 10k, 5k & Junior 2k
Murton, County Durham
10k