The North East is home to some of the UK's most diverse running opportunities. There are races that cater to runners of all experience levels and abilities, so you can find the perfect event for you whether you're just starting out your running journey or you've been running for years. 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. The 'Monthly Mile' in South Shields is a popular option. Longer distances, from half-marathons and marathons to ultras, can take place on city streets, past famous landmarks. The Great North Run in Newcastle is the highlight of the running calendar in the North East and in the UK, with over 57,000 runners. Some events take you out off-road onto trails in the scenic countryside. The Kielder Marathon has been referred to as Britain's most beautiful marathon.
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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
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Sun, Oct 11, 2026 + 2 more
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB + more • Run - Run 13.1mi
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Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Redford, GB • Run - Run 21km
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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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Sat, Sep 5, 2026
Kielder, GB • Run 5km - Run 52km
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Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Houghton le Spring, GB • Run 5km - Run 7 hours
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Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Matfen, GB • Run 10km
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Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Hamsterley, GB • Run 5mi - Run 10mi
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Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Hamsterley, GB • Run 5mi - Run 10mi
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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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Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Hexham, GB • Run 1.5km - Run 26.2mi
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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
