Runners of all ages and abilities are being urged to book a place at this year’s Durham City Run Festival before the entry deadline passes. Organised by Events of the North, in partnership with Durham County Council and Durham University,...
- 30th June 2022
- 5 Min Read
Northumberland’s new Iron-distance triathlon is a summer success Athletes from the North East and around the country descended on Northumberland over the weekend to take part in the first staging of a new Iron-distance triathlon. Hundreds of competitors had signed...
- 21st June 2022
- 3 Min Read
Around 3,000 participants enjoyed sunny weather on Wearside during the 2022 Sunderland City Runs. Organised through a partnership between Events of the North, Sunderland City Council and its Active Sunderland team, the Northern Spire 5K, Sunderland City 10K and Half...
- 12th May 2022
- 5 Min Read
In honour of International Women’s Day, the team at Events Of The North, along with a selection of our partners and chosen charities have nominated these amazing, inspiring women. Here is a little about each of them Rachel Smith :...
- 8th March 2022
- 6 Min Read
Events of the North will return to the City of Sunderland on the 7th and 8th May 2022 to deliver four events in partnership with Sunderland City Council and Active Sunderland. The routes and distances are suitable for everyone from beginners to...
- 14th January 2022
- 2 Min Read
Marathon legend Paula Radcliffe is urging UK families to get involved in a Christmas fundraising event to support the building of the first children’s cancer hospital in sub-Saharan Africa. On Christmas Eve, along with her daughter Isla, who was diagnosed...
- 25th November 2021
- 4 Min Read
On the day of the Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon, two competitors will be limbering up to take on the challenge from more than 4,500 miles away. Travel restrictions mean that Dawn Haworth, originally from Newcastle, and Diane Woollard, originally Milton...
- 28th September 2021
- 3 Min Read
Racing has returned to the heart of Durham at the 2021 Prince Bishops Place Durham City 10K and 5K Runs. Organised by Events of the North in partnership with Durham University and supported by Durham County Council, the runs were...
- 22nd July 2021
- 4 Min Read
Thousands of people enjoyed a return to mass participation racing at the 2021 Sunderland City Runs this weekend. Organised through a partnership between Events of the North, Sunderland City Council and its Active Sunderland team, the Sunderland City 5K, 10K...
- 25th June 2021
- 4 Min Read
Events Of The North has confirmed that plans to host the Sunderland City Runs 2021, due to be held from 19-20 June, are proceeding as scheduled. After discussions with Sunderland City Council, Public Health England and emergency services, the decision...
- 5th March 2021
- 3 Min Read
