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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.
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 21 Apr 2024
9. Run Durham Hamsterley 10k
Bedburn, County Durham
10k
(7 reviews)
Friday 3 May 2024
10. Pennine Journey North Ultra
Consett, Northumberland
ultramarathon
(1 reviews)
Sunday 12 May 2024
11. Sunderland City Runs
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
half marathon, 10k
(9 reviews)
Sunday 19 May 2024
12. Run To Infinity & Beyond 2
Old Elvet, County Durham
10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon and more
Sunday 23 Jun 2024
13. Great British Bake Off Run (North)
Durham, County Durham
5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon
Wednesday 10 Jul 2024
14. Run Northumberland Stamfordham 10k
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
10k
(4 reviews)
Sunday 14 Jul 2024
15. Run Durham Hamsterley Forest Summer Half Marathon & 10k
Bedburn, County Durham
10k, half marathon
(3 reviews)
Wednesday 7 Aug 2024
16. Quayside 5k & Junior Quayside 3k August 2024
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
5k and more
Friday 6 Sept 2024
17. AJ Bell Great North 5k 2024
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
5k
(117 reviews)
Sunday 8 Sept 2024
18. AJ Bell Great North Run 2024-2026 Membership
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
half marathon
Sunday 22 Sept 2024
19. Run Northumberland Matfen 10k
Matfen, Northumberland
10k
(10 reviews)
Saturday 5 Oct 2024
20. Kielder Marathon Weekend
Hexham, Northumberland
marathon, half marathon, 10k and more
(22 reviews)
Sunday 10 Nov 2024
21. Run Durham Hamsterley Remembrance 10 Miler & 5 Miler
Hamsterley, County Durham
10 miles and more
(17 reviews)
Sunday 1 Dec 2024
22. Run Northumberland BIG 10 Miler
Matfen, Northumberland
10 miles
(1 reviews)
Saturday 11 Jan 2025
23. Hamsterley Forest Winter Trail Half Marathon and 10k
Bishop Auckland, County Durham
10k, half marathon
(114 reviews)
Saturday 18 Jan 2025
24. RunThrough Newcastle 10k - January
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
10k and more
(124 reviews)
Friday 14 Jun 2024
25. The Drop - 15 or 10 Mile Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Wednesday 19 Jun 2024
26. Run Gateshead Sundowner 10k, 5k & 4k Junior Run
Swalwell, Tyne and Wear
10k
Wednesday 17 Jul 2024
27. Run Northumberland Hexham Sundowner 10k
Hexham, Northumberland
10k
Sunday 8 Dec 2024
28. The Drop - 15 or 10 Mile Newcastle - Winter
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
10 miles, 10k and more
Sunday 15 Dec 2024
29. Run Gateshead Hot Chocolate 10k, 5k & 4k Junior Run
Swalwell, Tyne and Wear
10k
Monday 1 Apr 2024
32. Run Durham Dalton Park Easter 5k and 10k
Murton, County Durham
10k, 5k and more
(12 reviews)
Sunday 18 Aug 2024
33. Run Durham Dalton Park 10 & 5 Miler
Murton, County Durham
10 miles and more
(42 reviews)
Sunday 8 Dec 2024
34. Run Durham Dalton Park Winter 10k, 5k and 2k
Murton, County Durham
10k, 5k and more
(15 reviews)
Wednesday 12 Jun 2024
35. Run Durham Dalton Park Sundowner 10k, 5k & Junior 2k
Murton, County Durham
10k