Run to the Rising Sun

Wainwright's Pennine Journey Ultra is an exciting running event taking place from May 2 to May 4, 2025, featuring a challenging 112-mile solo race, a 52-mile solo race, and a three-person relay option for the 112-mile course. The event starts and finishes at Blanchland, traversing scenic yet rugged..

The Derwent Reservoir 5k & 10k Trail Runs will take place on May 11, 2025, at Derwent Waterside Park, located on the border of Durham and Northumberland. This event is designed for participants of all fitness levels, featuring scenic routes primarily on firm trails and footpaths, with some sections..

The Hopper 6&12 hr Looped Trail Race is set to take place on June 21, 2025, at Hamsterley Forest in County Durham. Participants can choose to run for either 6 or 12 hours, completing as many 4.2-mile loops as possible within their chosen time. The course features approximately 650 feet of elevation..

The Chopwell Woods "Burger & Beer" Trail Runs, organized by Wild Deer Events, is set to take place in June 2025 at the scenic Chopwell Woods, a 360-hectare mixed woodland near Rowlands Gill. Participants can choose from three distances: 5, 10, or 15 miles, with routes designed for both runners and C..

The Wheelbirks Summer 10k is an exciting trail race set to take place at Wheelbirks Farm in Stocksfield, Northumberland. This inaugural event features a diverse course that includes farmland, forest trails, and technical climbs, making it suitable for both novice and experienced runners. Participant..

The Run Durham Hamsterley Forest Summer 10k is a challenging and scenic race set in the beautiful Hamsterley Forest, County Durham. Scheduled for July 13, 2025, this 10k event features a hilly course that includes both enduring climbs and fast downhill sections, culminating in a flat 2km finish. Par..