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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...

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...

“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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...