Events

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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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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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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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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New partnership with Ecologic for Sunderland City Runs and Durham City Run Festival 2024
Sunderland City Runs and Durham City Run Festival arepartnering with Ecologic, a Gateshead-based renewable energy broker, to provide our runners with more sustainable packaging for water bottles at water stations and on the finish line at the races this year....
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