Running Gp Croft Motor Circuit March 2026

Join us on Sunday 15th March 2026 for the return of the Running GP 5k, 10k, 10mile, Half Marathon, 20mile & Marathon at Croft Motor Circuit. Partnered with Darlington Harriers & Athletics Club

Croft Motor Circuit has been home to many motor racing events since the 1920′s and has previously hosted the British Touring Car Championship, British Rallycross and Pickup Truck Racing race series. This is a unique opportunity to choose from a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, 20mile or marathon and enjoy the thrill of running a brand new course and racing your way to a new chip timed personal best on this smooth traffic free tarmac motor racing circuit!

Race Distance & Start Times
09:00 - Marathon 

09:15 - 20 Mile

09:45 - HM

10:00 - 10 Mile

10:15 - 10k

10:30 - 5k

Included in the entry:

Unique themed medal

Free race photos

Chip-timed results

Post-race goodies

Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to Running Gp Croft Motor Circuit.

With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

We have been extensively researching what runners consider important, and sustainability is fast becoming the top issue. Click here to see what RunThrough is doing for sustainability.

You can now grab your Running Gp Croft Motor Circuit event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!

We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.

Why not become a RunThrough member today and save on your race entries across 300+ events nationwide?! With a range of different prices memberships there is something for everyone to run at the best possible price. 

You’ll receive

•⁠  ⁠Up to 100% discount on event entries 

•⁠  ⁠⁠Exclusive guest passes and 30% off all RunThrough Kit 

To explore memberships proceed to checkout with an event in your basket and you will be shown the different tiers of membership options.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event. We can’t wait to see you on the start line.