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...
- 8th October 2024
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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...
- 8th October 2024
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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...
- 2nd October 2024
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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...
- 30th September 2024
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“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...
- 19th September 2024
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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....
- 17th September 2024
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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...
- 21st August 2024
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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...
- 22nd July 2024
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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...
- 22nd July 2024
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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...
- 17th July 2024
- 4 Min Read