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...
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...
