Running races in County Durham, England
Find your next race in County Durham, England. AthRecs lists 8 events with upcoming dates here. Open a race guide for the location, listed distances and entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 10 mile races, half marathons, 5K races and 5 mile races.
Events to explore include Darlington Half Marathon, Quakers RC Santa Run and South Shields Landmark Challenge.
15 listed events · 8 with upcoming dates
Upcoming races
Darlington Half Marathon
ENGDarlington, County Durham
Darlington Half Marathon — County Durham.
· Half
Race details, entry and past editions →Quakers RC Santa Run
ENGDarlington, County Durham
5K running event in Darlington.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →South Shields Landmark Challenge
ENGSouth Shields, County Durham
10mi road running in South Shields.
· 10mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →The Safari Sprint — North 2027
ENGDurham, County Durham
The Safari Sprint North — Durham.
· Half
Race details, entry and past editions →Derwent Reservoir Trail Runs
ENGConsett, County Durham
Derwent Reservoir Trail Runs — Derwent Reservoir, nr Consett, County Durham. Listed on runABC (North of England).
· 10mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Hartlepool Half Marathon
ENGHartlepool, County Durham
Hartlepool Half Marathon — Hartlepool Marina, County Durham.
· Half
Race details, entry and past editions →LRC Tees Trailtastic
ENGBarnard Castle, County Durham
LRC Tees Trailtastic in Barnard Castle.
· 15mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Lambton Castle Summer Trail Runs
ENGChester-le-Street, County Durham
Lambton Castle Summer Trail Runs — Lambton Estate, Chester-le-Street. Listed on runABC (North of England).
· 10mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Planning your next race
Which running races are coming up in County Durham, England?
Darlington Half Marathon is listed for 6 December 2026. Quakers RC Santa Run is listed for 13 December 2026 (status to be confirmed). South Shields Landmark Challenge is listed for 27 December 2026 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in County Durham, England?
Look for 10 mile races, half marathons, 5K races and 5 mile races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for County Durham, England?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.