Events of the North

Sun shines over Britain’s most beautiful marathon
Over 3000 runners descended upon Kielder this weekend as the largest ever marathon weekend took place. The sun came out as Kielder Marathon weekend returned, with thousands of runners descending upon the picturesque town to take part in one of...
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Kielder Marathon weekend gets underway…
Runners and spectators from all over Europe are gathered at Kielder Reservoir as the 14th Kielder Marathon weekend gets underway. The first day of races started with a bang with over 1,000 athletes taking part in the Gravel Duathlon and...
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Record numbers set to take part over Kielder Marathon weekend
A record number of people will be heading to Northumberland to participate at this year’s Kielder Marathon weekend. Held on 5 and 6 October at Kielder Waterside Park, the event is back for the 14th year, with a marathon, half...
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New ‘Tidal Trails’ running event to make global debut in the North East
A brand new running event concept will make its global debut in the North East in 2025. The brainchild of athletics legend Steve Cram, tidal trails will take over the beach and famous Leas in South Shields, and is being...
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Worcester 10th Anniversary, by Steve Cram
“I can almost remember when I had my 10th Birthday. Something about “you’re getting really big now” from parents or somebody a lot older! We could well say the same thing about Worcester City Runs. 10 years and getting bigger...
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Record numbers for the tenth anniversary of the Worcester City Runs
A record number of runners took to the streets for the tenth anniversary of the Worcester City Runs. Over 5,000 people signed up to take part in events over the weekend, and large crowds turned out to cheer them on....
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Runner at Worcester City Runs 2017.
Ever present runner prepares for 10th anniversary of Worcester City Runs
A runner who has taken part in every edition of a running festival will return for its 10th anniversary next month. Chris Potter has lined up for a race at all of the Worcester City Run events since the first...
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Five people standing next to pop up posters for Acorns Children's Hospice.
Worcester running event confirms children’s hospice as new charity partner
Organisers of the Worcester City Runs have announced a new official charity partner. The event, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, will support Acorns Children’s Hospice, which cares for seriously ill babies, children and young people across the...
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Thousands of runners setting off from the start line of the 2024 Durham City Run Festival.
Thousands take to the street during Durham City Run Festival
The centre of Durham was taken over by thousands of runners and spectators for the 2024 Durham City Runs on Thursday 18 July. Over 2,100 participants completed the Durham City Run 5K or 10K events on a mild evening, finishing...
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Northumberland running event challenges all generations to get active
Organisers of one of the North East’s best loved running events have issued a challenge to people around the region to follow the example of a veteran runner. The Kielder Marathon weekend will return in October, with a marathon, half...
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