Events of the North

Athletes in wetsuits on the start line of The Northumbrian 2024.
Over 200 athletes take on long distance triathlons in Northumberland
Over 200 athletes have tackled the third edition of a gruelling triathlon event in Northumberland. The Northumbrian challenged participants with the option of either a full ‘Iron’ triathlon distance of 140,6 miles, or the half distance of 70.3 miles, starting...
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Nine people pose in running kit.
Athletics legend and council chiefs team up to inspire residents to run
Athletics legend Steve Cram and council chiefs have teamed up to inspire residents to take part in a series of running events in Durham next month. The annual Durham City Run Festival will feature three days of races and family...
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Double Olympic champion heads to Durham to launch running festival
The UK’s greatest ever all-round athlete will be making an appearance in Durham next month, 40 years after winning his second Olympic gold medal. Decathlete Daley Thompson will be guest of honour at a special screening of a new documentary...
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Close up of runners in front of Holker Hall in Cumbria.
Cumbria’s newest family outdoor festival is a sunny success
Organisers have hailed the success of a new family festival in Cumbria. The first Wild GOAT Festival was hosted on the Holker Estate from 31 May – 2 June and welcomed over 500 visitors of all ages for three days...
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Runners on the start line at Sunderland City Runs on Sunday.
City runs bring thousands to Sunderland
The crowds came out for the 2024 Sunderland City Runs, as runners and spectators flocked to the city centre. Over 4,000 people signed up to take part in the Sunderland City 10k, Sunderland City Half Marathon and Active Sunderland BIG...
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Group of schoolchildren.
Athletics legend inspires Worcester schoolchildren to get running
Athletics legend Steve Cram has visited a school in Worcester to encourage children to get active through running. The former 1,500m world champion, Olympic silver medal winner and multiple world record holder, spoke to children at St Barnabas Church of...
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Woman standing next to a river.
Paula Radcliffe in County Durham to promote Durham City Run
Athletics legend and Olympian Paula Radcliffe has been in the region to catch up with the team behind the Durham City Run Festival. Founded in 2016, the celebration of running is now a well-established fixture on the summer events calendar in...
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Female cross country runner.
Former Winner Jenny Nesbitt Returns for Worcester City Runs 10th Anniversary
19-year-old Worcester local Jenny Nesbitt won the inaugural Worcester City 10k in 2014, beating former world champion Paula Radcliffe over the finish line. Since this victory, she has gone on to represent her country several times, including in the Commonwealth...
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Steve Cram is one of the headliners at Wild Goat Festival this May.
Wild Goat Festival routes promise scenic views and adventure
Our Wild Goat Festival routes have been designed to keep festival-goers entertained all weekend! Whether you’re looking for an adventure on two wheels or two feet, we’ve got the event for you! Friday and Saturday Running Routes Wild Goat Festival...
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Person cycling in front of Holker Hall.
Embrace the wilderness at Wild Goat Festival
Are you yearning for a weekend adventure? Are you a cycling enthusiast or a dedicated trail running aficionado? Look no further than Wild Goat Festival, a weekend of running the trails and gravel cycling set in the heart of the...
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