Events

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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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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