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 October, based at Kielder Water and Forest in the heart of Northumberland National Park. Among the runners will be long distance icon Paula Radcliffe, TV stars Nell McAndrew and Sophie Raworth, and Olympic gold medal winner Eve Muirhead. They wil...| Events of the North
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 races and family relay. With a new title partner in local insurance broker Sutcliffe & Co, the Worcester City Runs were organised by Events of the North, in collaboration with Worcester City Council and Worcestershire County Council.| Events of the North
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...| Events of the North
Pizza, Panel Talks & Pre-Race Vibes Altra and Events of the North are announcing an exclusive event on the Saturday night before the 15th anniversary of the Kielder Marathon on Sunday 5th October 2025. Limited to just 80 people, the...| Events of the North
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...| Events of the North
The team behind the Sunderland City Runs has announced plans to expand the event for 2026. Backed by new title partner SG Petch, a 5K run will be added to the annual festival of running and the hope is that...| Events of the North
With eight weeks to go until this year’s Kielder Marathon weekend, runners across the North East and beyond are deep into training mode, preparing for everything from the 10K to the full marathon. Among them are thousands of women logging miles, building...| Events of the North
Organisers of the Worcester City Runs have revealed that they are preparing for a record number of entries and spectators this year. With six weeks to go until the event over the weekend of 13 and 14 September, places on...| Events of the North
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...| Events of the North
Organisers of the Sunderland City Runs have confirmed a change of date for 2026. The Sunderland City 10K and Sunderland City Half Marathon will now take place on Sunday 17 May, a week later than originally advertised. The change follows...| Events of the North
