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Marathon races near Middlesbrough
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Upcoming Marathon races near Middlesbrough
JUL 1
19JUL
Run · road · Marathon
Ooops I Ran It Again - North
Houghton le Spring DH4 7EL · 37 km away
AUG 2
1AUG
Run · trail · Marathon
Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra, Marathon & 11 Miler
Allendale · 75 km away
30AUG
Run · road · Marathon
SATURN - GNR & Time Turner 2026 - Durham
Durham DH1 3JU · 30 km away
SEP 1
20SEP
Run · road · Marathon
The Rubber Ducky Dash - North
Houghton le Spring DH4 7EL · 37 km away
Middlesbrough · 80 km
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Recurring Marathon races near Middlesbrough
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SATURN - Scare Bear Run 2026 - North
Scare Bear Run - North is a Sunday running event held at Durham Amateur Rowing Club on Green Lane in Old Elvet, starting officially at 9:30am. It is structured as a seven-hour time challenge, allowing runners to select their own distance rather than being committed to a single fixed race. The shortest distance is 3km, and walkers are welcome, as are runners of all abilities.
The course uses laps starting from the rowing club area; a full lap is 7km, though it might change to a 3.28-mile loop if conditions necessitate. Participants can complete any number of laps within the time limit. Three full laps equate to a half marathon. There are 3km and 5km turn points within the lap, enabling younger runners to adhere to UK Athletics distance regulations. The Halloween theme is reflected in the Scare Bear concept and the subtly spooky Care Bears-inspired medal.
Knaresborough Soft Shoe Shuffle
The Knaresborough Soft Shoe Shuffle is a trail running series held in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. Distances range from approximately 10k to an ultra marathon, with options for a half marathon, 20-miler, and marathon, allowing participants to select their preferred distance.
The route begins in Knaresborough town centre, utilizing a 6.5-mile trail loop. Each race distance is completed by running a specific number of laps. The course features a gradual climb through parkland before following the former railway line connecting Knaresborough and Harrogate. Approximately one week prior to the event, participants receive maps detailing parking, registration, and start-finish locations. It is explicitly stated that the event's start, finish, and registration are not located at Mother Shiptons Cave.
Yorkshire Marathon & 10 Mile
The Yorkshire Marathon & 10 Mile offers a full 26.2-mile race and a 10-mile race on the same day in York. The marathon begins and ends at the University of York. The 10 Mile starts in the city center, providing a shorter option that includes many of the same local sights.
The marathon course guides thousands of runners annually along country lanes and past historic locations surrounding York. The 10 Mile route goes by York Minster and the medieval City Walls before proceeding onto country roads in the Yorkshire countryside. This route suits runners who wish to see city landmarks without completing the full marathon.
Running GP Croft Motor Circuit November 2026
In November, runners at Croft Motor Circuit in North Yorkshire trade cars for laps on a smooth, traffic-free tarmac racing circuit. The event provides 5k, 10k, half marathon, 20-mile, and marathon distances, catering to both short-course runners and those seeking a longer chip-timed result on a flat, controlled course.
The route follows the motor racing circuit, with each mile clearly marked and marshals present to guide participants. Croft has hosted motorsport, including the British Touring Car Championship, British Rallycross, and Pickup Truck Racing, since the 1920s, making a chequered-flag finish appropriate for the venue. Entry includes a themed medal, chip-timed results, free race photos, water, and post-race refreshments.
Remembrance Day Run 2026 - North East
The Remembrance Day Run - North East, a Saturn Running event in Durham, takes place near Green Lane and Old Elvet, with Durham Cathedral and Castle visible. Held around Remembrance Day, it functions as a time challenge: participants have 6 hours 32 minutes to complete any distance they wish, beginning with a minimum of 3 km.
The course utilizes laps. A full lap is 4.37 miles (7 km), but a 3.28-mile loop may be used if conditions necessitate. Standard distance choices range from 3 km to 50 km, including 5 km, 10 km, and half marathon and marathon options. This allows participation for beginners, walkers, club runners, and those seeking a longer challenge. The event honors remembrance, paying tribute to fallen heroes, with finishers receiving a themed medal reflecting this tribute. Aid stations are provided for longer distances. Saturn Running members receive guaranteed entry, the best price, and a mini-me medal pin at each event.
Dalby Forest Winter Trail Runs
The Dalby Forest Winter Trail Runs are winter trail races held in Dalby Forest, near Low Dalby in North Yorkshire, on the edge of the North York Moors. Wild Deer organises the event. The races start at 9:30 am from Adderstone Field, located a few miles past the visitor centre within the forest.
Participants can select from a trail Marathon, Half Marathon, or 10km race. The Marathon covers 26.2 miles over two laps of the Half Marathon course and has a six-hour cut-off. The Half Marathon is 13.1 miles and follows a single lap. The forest setting is the primary attraction, as it is a venue used specifically for off-road winter running, distinct from road racing.
SATURN - The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run - North
The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run - North is a pre-Christmas Saturn Running event held at Durham Amateur Rowing Club. It operates on a 7-hour time-challenge basis, allowing participants to select their own distance rather than committing to a set one. The minimum requirement for an official finish is 3km. This event welcomes walkers, offering more flexibility than a typical road race.
The course follows a marked trail alongside the River Wear, with views of Durham Cathedral. No special navigation skills are necessary. A standard lap is 7km, though the loop may vary due to course conditions. Turnaround points for 3km and 5km are located within the lap. Completing three laps equates to a half marathon, six laps to a marathon, and seven or more laps to an ultra. A 50km option is also available. All finishers receive a themed medal, a bobble hat, and a goody bag. Half marathon finishers and above also get distance pins attached to their medal ribbon.
The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run - North
The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run - North, a Saturn Running event, takes place at Durham Amateur Rowing Club. Runners start at 9:30 AM. This event is structured as a 7-hour time challenge, allowing participants to decide their distance on the day. The shortest option is a 3km lap. Finishers receive a bobble hat, fitting the winter theme.
The standard lap measures 4.37 miles (7km). Participants can complete additional laps until they choose to stop or the 7-hour limit is reached. The loop may be shortened to 3.28 miles if course conditions necessitate it, maintaining flexibility. Saturn Running members receive a reduced entry fee, guaranteed participation, and a mini-me medal pin at each event. All participants must adhere to UK Athletics age regulations.
Charm Bracelet Marathon & Half Marathon
The Charm Bracelet Half Marathon is a coastal trail race in North Yorkshire. It starts at 09:15 and finishes in the fishing village of Staithes. The route is 14.35 miles, longer than a standard half, with 1,591 ft of climbing. It suits runners and quick walkers prepared for uneven ground, not road-race pacing.
The course goes south from Redcar along the King Charles III England Coast Path, incorporating sections of the Cleveland Way and passing through coastal villages en route to Staithes. Underfoot conditions include mud, sand, rocks, trees, and cliff-top paths. A sand section and the Circle sculpture are encountered between miles 7 and 8. The race is named after this sculpture, known as the Charm Bracelet, which also inspired the marathon. Entries include a medal, water, and snacks at two aid stations. Trophies are awarded in overall and veteran categories. Runners may opt to plant a tree via Trees Not Tees instead of receiving a shirt.
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About Marathon races in Middlesbrough
Boro Base Miles
Middlesbrough hosts 13 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Middlesbrough gives runners easy laps from the city centre, with Albert Park and Stewart Park doing the steady parkrun work. The Tees Barrage route runs 84 km with only +1 m, then stretch out on Stonecross Loop or Croxdale Extended. Stonecross Loop or Croxdale Extended cover 55 km and +202 m when Z2 needs a bite. Bororunners bring four sessions every week, all abilities welcome, with reps, hill sprints, tempo and track intervals. More Than A Run keeps it social. Middlesbrough 10K, Ali Brownlee 5K and the Middlesbrough Half Marathon are the anchor races.
Middlesbrough suits riders who like options without much faff. Cleveland Wheelers CC is the obvious road start, with weekly Sunday club runs attracting up to 50 riders and midweek training or social rides split by ability. Godleys cycles in Nunthorpe run regular road and gravel group rides, FLAB rides suit slower social miles, and Bike scene in Guisborough covers MTB. The Yarm and Sadberge Loop gives 49 km and 185 m for base miles. The Sunderland Coastal Escape gives 113 km and 821 m when the legs want a gran fondo feel. The Cleveland Hills hold the climbs, with Warsett Hill, High Godfalter Hill and Carlton Bank doing the damage.
July and August are the best months here, because Boro gets mild summer highs and the riding stays light enough for evening miles. More Than A Run puts on regular 10k training sessions over summer at Middlesbrough Sports Village, and Cleveland Wheelers CC has midweek rides plus the TT season running from spring through autumn. Summer weekends work well for Albert Park, Stewart Park, gravel towards Guisborough, or a longer coastal day. Winter changes the rhythm. Cleveland Wheelers CC moves formal training sessions to Middlesbrough Cycling Circuit, and Bororunners still keep weekly running sessions going when December and January feel sharp.