Events of the North

A record number of participants tackled the 2025 Sunderland City Runs in warm and sunny conditions on Sunday 11 May. Over 5,000 runners of all ages and abilities had signed up for this year’s Sunderland City 10K, Sunderland City Half...

Nathan Cole is lacing up his running shoes for a powerful cause this Sunday, 11 May, as he takes on the Sunderland City Half Marathon in aid of Red Sky Foundation. His motivation is deeply personal, as his young niece...

Looking for a refreshing, active bank holiday getaway in the North East? Kielder Water & Forest Park in Northumberland offers a perfect blend of adventure and natural beauty. From trail running, to stargazing, here are some fun bank holiday activities...

Sunday 27th April 2025 marked a monumental day in UK running history, when an estimated 90,000 runners competed in a marathon on the same day. Between the London Marathon and the Manchester Marathon, a record number of people joined the...

Nature is our playground. The natural world is where many of our events come to life and where memories are made, from the forests of Kielder to the sand dunes of South Shields. It’s why we’re committed to doing out...

It’s that time again. The evenings are getting lighter, the weather is getting warmer and the kids are already asking what’s planned for the summer holidays. If your family’s the outdoorsy, always-up-for-an-adventure type, the North East of England is the...

Get ready, North East – the Sunderland City Runs 2025 will kick off our calendar of events for this year, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest and best edition yet. With new medals and t-shirts to be revealed,...

For the first time ever, the legendary Northumbrian Triathlon weekend is opening up to trail runners – and it’s bringing two spectacular new races to the party. Introducing The Northumbrian Ultra Trail Runs – a 48K ultra and a 27.6K trail race...

A North East health charity has teamed up with two of the region’s big running events to motivate its team members and the wider public to get active. STS Charity, the dedicated charity of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation...

County Durham will take a sporting lead again in 2025 with another summer of big events, including the return of the Durham City Run Festival. Organisers have revealed details of this year’s festival, which will kick-off with a special evening...