running

Introducing our 2026 event lineup
We had a busy end to our 2025, with the inaugural HogmanHoway 5K in Newcastle City Centre before ringing in the new year. As we look forward to the new year ahead, our 2026 calendar of events is looking to...
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HogmanHOWAY 5K runners join the New Year’s Eve party in Newcastle
A new event has brought extra energy to New Year’s Eve celebrations in the centre of Newcastle. The first HogmanHOWAY 5K, sponsored by Develop North PLC, and organised by Events of the North, in partnership with the North East Mayor...
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Cllr Alex Hay, Steve Cram and Kim McGuinness launch the HogmanHoway 5K
HogmanHoway 5K – Newcastle’s brand-new New Year’s Eve run is here
Ring in the New Year in style with the HogmanHoway 5K – a brand-new night-time run through the streets of Newcastle on 31 December 2025. Fast, festive and open to all, with elite athletes, club runners and first-timers invited to...
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From 10K to Half Marathon – your 16-week plan
You’ve run a 10K. You’ve crossed the line, collected your medal and thought: could I go further? The answer is yes – and if you’ve got your eye on a spring half – like the SG Petch Sunderland City Runs...
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Star names join thousands of runners to celebrate 15th anniversary of ‘Britain’s most beautiful’ marathon
One of the country’s best loved running events will celebrate its 15th anniversary next weekend with sold out races and a star studded line-up of participants. Known as ‘Britain’s most beautiful,’ the Altra Kielder Marathon returns on 4 and 5...
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Record numbers complete the 2025 Worcester City Runs
Records were broken for the second year in a row at the 2025 Sutcliffe & Co Worcester City Runs, which saw the highest number of participants in the event’s history. Over 5,000 runners completed the weekend’s half marathon, 10K, junior...
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Launch of Middlesbrough Runs heralds a new area for popular annual events
Plans have been revealed that herald an ambitious new era for two popular annual running events in Middlesbrough. From 2026, Steve Cram’s company Events of the North will be organising the Middlesbrough 10K and the Ali Brownlee 5K, and will...
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Sun, sand and family fun combine at North East’s newest running festival
Hundreds of people enjoyed a day of summer running activities as a new family festival made its debut in the North East last weekend. Tidal Trails took over the beach and famous Leas in South Shields last Sunday, with a...
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Special warm-up events build excitement for 2025 Worcester City Runs
Residents around Worcestershire have been taking part in a series of special warm-up events ahead of this year’s Worcester City Runs. Organised and led by local firm and event title partner Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, the three sessions combined...
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North East Beach Festival Lineup
What’s on at Tidal Trails, a summer beach festival and trail runs, perfect for North East families looking for an active day out. As festival season approaches and families look for activities to entertain the kids, why not combine a...
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