Reindeer Dash 2025
2025-11-30 08:00 - 10:00 (Europe/London) | Bridges Shopping Centre
CAN YOU HELP SANTA BY BECOMING A REINDEER FOR THE DAY?
CHILD PLACE (Age 12 & Under)
Children under 5 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
£7.50
ADULT PLACE (Age 13 plus)
1 ADULT PLACE
£7.50
Register now

Join us for some festive fun at The Bridges Shopping Centre on Sunday 30th November 2025 for a unique 1Km indoor family fun run to fundraise for Rudolf’s favourite charity Red Sky Foundation.
Children’s entry (12 and under) to the event costs £7.50 which includes a FREE reindeer nose and FREE antlers, plus a fantastic reindeer medal and FREE entry to meet Santa The Bridges Grotto from 11am.
And for all you adults young at heart… you can join the fun too. Enter the run for £7.50 and get your hoofs on a reindeer nose and antlers, whilst knowing your donation will help us raise as much money as possible for charity.
(Any child 5 or under must be accompanied by a paying adult on the course)
So what are you waiting for? Take a dash, dance or prance around the Bridges this Christmas!

EVENT DETAILS
8 am – 8:30 am Registration (Please line up at the Brougham Street Entrance to the Bridges, where the toilets are in the shopping centre).
8:30 am Warm up and Reindeer Dash Introduction
8:45 am Race to Start
9:15 am Medal Ceremony with Magical Christmas Characters and Santa himself!
10:00 am Event to close**

Red Sky's Fireworks Extravaganza at Ashbrooke Sports Club!
2025-11-05 16:00 - 21:30 | Private: Ashbrooke Sports Club, West Lawn, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7HH, United Kingdom
About
🎆 SUNDERLAND‘S BIGGEST FIREWORKS EVENT IS BACK ON BONFIRE NIGHT! 🎆
Join Red Sky Foundation for a spectacular display at Ashbrooke Sports Club on Wednesday 5th November raising vital funds to support cardiac care to help little hearts and their families.
🎡 Funfair rides
🎶 Live entertainment & DJ Sets
🤤 Streetfood vendors
🎇 And of course a HUGE firework display at 8pm!
Choose between 2 ticket types:
🎟️General Admission ticket holders get access to the full outdoor area where you’ll find the fairground rides, food and drink vendors, watch the entertainment and of course see the breathtaking fireworks display.
🎟️VIP ticket holders get exclusive use of Ashbrooke Sports Clubhouse. They’’ll receive a free drink, hot buffet to tuck into, access to all other indoor facilities & outdoor area.
VIPs can use the bar as a hub to enjoy the fairground and the Red Sky Foundation entertainment outside on the field, or hibernate indoors if the weather isn’t what you’d hoped for
Date
Wednesday 5 November 2025 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM

AJ Bell Great North Run
2025-09-07 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
AJ BELL GREAT NORTH RUN
Sunday 7 September 2025, 08.00
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Register to take part in the Great North Run by clicking here!
The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the route from Newcastle to South Shields each year. It’s famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable route-side entertainment and warm Geordie welcome, not to mention the millions of pounds raised each year for worthy causes. Great North Run magic can be hard to understand – until you’ve experienced it for yourself.
WHY CHOOSE #TEAMREDSKY?
There’s so many great charities and causes to choose from – but one thing for is this… When you choose us, you become Red Sky Foundation!
By running with us, you will become a champion and you will be responsible for helping save lives of people with complex heart conditions.
As part of #TeamRedSky, you’ll get our support from now until race day and unprecedented support from our bright red cheer squad along the route to keep you going until you cross the finish line.
We’ll also provide you with:
– A free #TeamRedSky running vest to wear with pride
– A fundraising pack to help you smash your target
– On-hand support from our dedicated fundraising team
– Training and diet advice with easy to follow plans from our expert personal trainer
– A guaranteed invitation to our VIP post-race tent for refreshments
– A post-race massage
– The loudest cheers along the route!

WHY FUNDRAISE FOR RED SKY FOUNDATION?
The Great North Run gives us the opportunity to raise thousands of pounds to help save people’s lives.
We would be honoured to have you chose Red Sky Foundation and feel privileged to have you on the team. All we ask from you is to raise a smile, wear our Red Sky vest and colours with pride and just do what you can to help.
We know you’ll do your best for us and that’s all we ask – just be awesome, just be you!
We’re here to support everyone we can through all aspects of cardiac care and with your help, we can continue to provide machinery, equipment, care and support for babies, children and adults with heart problems on cardiac wards in hospitals across the UK.
You’ll play a huge role in our continuous work to flood the region and beyond with life saving public access defibrillators and we will make you feel fantastic for choosing #TeamRedSky – because with you on our side, we’re better together!

AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great North Run
2025-09-06 | Quayside, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
JUNIOR AND MINI GREAT NORTH RUN
Saturday 6 September 2025, 08.00
Quayside, Newcastle
Register to take part in Junior and Mini Great North run by clicking here!
The UK’s biggest and best kids running event is back September 2025 and we have an Early Bird special for only £20!
The AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great North Run takes place on closed roads around the Newcastle – Gateshead quayside, making it a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.
The Minis, aged 3 to 8 years old, take on a daring 1.2K dash while the Juniors, aged 9 to 16 years old, tackle a 4K supercharged sprint.
There’s nothing quite like the amazing sight of thousands of happy, smiling, active kids taking part in this fun charity challenge and earning a very special medal for their efforts. With plenty of encouragement and high fives from the crowds, it’s an action-packed day with an atmosphere like no other.
Let’s go little champs!

Tidal Trails
2025-08-17 12:30 - 18:00 | South Shields Beach
TIDAL TRAILS
Sunday 17th August, 12:30pm
South Shields Beach
Register to take part in Tidal Trails by clicking here!

Run for Red Sky Foundation, the official charity partner of Tidal Trails and help us to save every heartbeat to keep on saving lives. We help and support babies, children and adults who are born with or who may develop heart conditions in Sunderland and the North East. If you are running this year, we would love you to register here for your fundraising link to raise vital funds for our charity and help us install more life saving public access defibrillators across South Tyneside and the wider North East.
Red Sky Foundation is saving lives and sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone. Currently only 1 in 10 people survive an out of hospital cardiac arrest, but you can change that by running for #TEAMREDSKY.
You can choose to raise money by running in any of the Trail Events. There is something for everyone.
Come and join in one of the north’s largest running events that races along the South Shields sea front a simply stunning backdrop to all races. No matter if you’re a first-timer or an experienced runner, the course and atmosphere are conducive to fast times as well as a lot of fun. See you on the start line!
YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON OUR FACEBOOK AND SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES FOR THIS EVENT TOO, WHERE YOU CAN FIND TRAINING UPDATES, YOUR MILESTONES AND ANY TOP TIPS.

Durham City Run Festival 5K & 10K
2025-07-17 | Durham City
DURHAM CITY RUN FESTIVAL 5K & 10K
Thursday 17th July 2025, 16:00
Durham City
Register to take part in the Durham City Run Festival 5K or 10K by clicking here!

Run for Red Sky Foundation, the official charity partner of Durham City Runs and help us save every heartbeat. We help and support babies, children and adults who are born with or who may develop heart conditions in County Durham and the North East. If you are running this year, we would love you to register here for your fundraising link to raise vital funds for our charity and help us install more life saving public access defibrillators across the Cathedral City of Durham and the wider North East.
Two races and one unforgettable finish! The World Heritage Site provides the stunning backdrop to this exciting event that chases through the narrow cobbled streets and along the beautiful River Wear with the imposing 900 year old Cathedral always beckoning. There can hardly be a more spectacular setting for a Summer Night of racing and fun!
The 5k and 10k races start 20 minutes apart, facing each other across the ancient Market square. 5k runners will set off first at 7.00pm, with the 10k runners following 20 minutes later. Whichever you elect for, you will finish at Millennium Place, the new city centre hub. With a little luck you may have produced your own historical performance to match the surrounding splendour! All competitors have free access to the Durham City Park and Ride system so no need to worry about parking, you can run, recover and relax!
When you run for #TeamRedSky, you receive:

Team Red Sky running top
Medal, tech t-shirt and goody bag for all finishers
Free Park & Ride for all runners (Belmont Car Park ONLY, DH1 1SR)
Secure baggage drop
Electronic Chip Timing
Post race massage
Prizes for top 3 male and female and first V40, V50, V60

AJ Bell Great North 10K
2025-07-06 | Town Moor, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4PZ, United Kingdom
AJ BELL GREAT NORTH 10K
Sunday 6th July 2025, 09:00
Town Moor, Newcastle
Register to take part in the AJ Bell Great North 10K by clicking here!
Get ready to see a side of Newcastle you’ve never seen before with an iconic start line, unbeatable city views, and the ultimate finish line feeling. The 10k city centre route showcases some of the most legendary sights in Newcastle.
Run for Red Sky Foundation and help us save every heartbeat!
We help and support babies, children and adults who are born with or may develop heart conditions. If you are running this year, we would love you to register here for your fundraising link to raise vital funds for our charity and help us install more life saving public access defibrillators across the North East.
Red Sky Foundation is saving lives and sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone. Currently only 1 in 10 people survive an out of hospital cardiac arrest, but you can change that by running for #TeamRedSky.
Come and join in one of the North’s largest running events that races through the Toon. No matter if you’re a first-timer or an experienced runner, join us for a morning of fun!
See you on the start line!

Red Sky Foundation's Family Fun Sports Day!
2025-05-26 | Private: Ashbrooke Sports Club, West Lawn, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7HH, United Kingdom
Join us on Bank Holiday Monday 26 May from 11am – 4pm for an unforgettable Family Fun Day at Ashbrooke Sports Club!
Get your Family Fun Sports Day tickets by clicking here!
Get ready for a day packed with laughter, excitement, and classic fun for all ages.
Step back in time with traditional sports day races – from the egg-and-spoon to the three-legged race, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re racing or cheering from the sidelines!
Alongside the friendly competition, enjoy a fantastic selection of rides and attractions to keep the thrills going all afternoon. There’ll be plenty of family-friendly activities, market stalls, and entertainment to keep the whole family smiling.
Activities
We will be running a traditional sports day for the full event where we’ll be doing the following games:
– Egg and spoon race
– Sack race
– Space hopper race
– Tug of war
– Three-legged race
There will also be more attractions and rides to take advantage of:
– Bouncy castle
– Giant slide
– Flying Chairs
– Cups and saucers
– Duck and dive
– Toy set carousel
– Human Hungry Hippos
Ticket pricing
Under 2s: Free entry
Child: £5
Adult: £7.50
Family: £20
The family ticket includes entry for 2 adults and 2 children. Any extra family members will need to purchase individual tickets.
Included in the ticket, you’ll be able to take part in all the traditional sports day races and have access to the full event grounds with live entertainment, food stalls and a craft fair.
To go on rides, there will be individual tokens available to purchase at £3 each or a wristband giving you unlimited access for £15.
There will be food available for purchase from multiple different vendors.
Bring your family and your competitive spirit – we can’t wait to see you there!

Boxing Day Dip
2024-12-26 | STACK Seaburn
OFFICIAL BOXING DAY DIP
ORGANISED BY RED SKY FOUNDATION & SUNDERLAND LIONS CLUB
Thursday 26 December 2024, 10:00
STACK SEABURN, SUNDERLAND
Register for the Boxing Day Dip by clicking here!
It’s time to get ready to wet your feet and join us on Thursday 26 December 2024 at Seaburn Beach for a refreshing dip in the North Sea.
Take the plunge, raise money for your favourite charity and splash around in the cold North Sea to become a brave Seaburn dipper!
Join hundreds of people and enjoy a refreshing dip on Boxing Day morning. After all, what better way to cure your late festive blues than participating in this family-friendly outdoor charity event?!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

To enter the Dip you must be the age of 12 or over, children under 12 are welcome to join in with an accompanying adult.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit enough to participate.
Non dippers are not allowed in the changing area.
Please make sure you are on time.
It is essential that all participants follow the instructions given by the Stewards during the procession and upon entry to the sea. Please take care when approaching the beach via the steps.
The North Sea can be extremely cold at this time of year. Do not remain in the water too long.
We suggest bringing an old pair of trainers to wear on the road, across to the beach and into the sea.
Make sure you bring plenty of warm clothing to change into after the Dip. A good breakfast will help to maintain your inner warmth.
Most dippers come in fancy dress, why not join in?

N.B: Changes to the registration process requires each entrant to pay a registration fee of £10 which will be shared between Sunderland Lions Club & Red Sky Foundation to fund various good causes throughout the year.
Each dipper will receive their own exclusive fundraising link should they wish to raise money for the Sunderland Lions & Red Sky Foundation. However, if a dipper wishes to support an another charity then it is perfectly fine to do so separately. Therefore, all funds raised by dippers will be payable direct to their nominated charity/organisation.

Red Sky Foundation's Fireworks Extravaganza!
2024-11-05 | Private: Ashbrooke Sports Club, West Lawn, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7HH, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
RED SKY FOUNDATION’S FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA AT ASHBROOKE SPORTS CLUB!
Tuesday 5th November 2024
Ashbrooke Sports Club, Sunderland
Get your tickets for the Red Sky Foundation’s Fireworks Extravaganza by clicking here!
🎆 SUNDERLAND‘S BIGGEST FIREWORKS EVENT IS BACK ON BONFIRE NIGHT! 🎆
Join Red Sky Foundation for a spectacular display at Ashbrooke Sports Club on Tuesday 5th November raising vital funds to support cardiac care to help little hearts and their families.
🎡 Funfair rides
🎶 Live entertainment & DJ Sets
🤤 Streetfood vendors
🎇 And of course a HUGE firework display at 8.15pm!
There are 2 types of tickets to choose from:
🎟️General Admission ticket holders get access to the full outdoor area where you’ll find the fairground rides, food and drink vendors, watch the entertainment and of course see the breathtaking fireworks display.
🎟️VIP ticket holders get exclusive use of Ashbrooke Sports Clubhouse. They’’ll receive a free drink, hot buffet to tuck into, access to all other indoor facilities & outdoor area. They can use the bar as a hub to enjoy the fairground and the Red Sky Foundation entertainment outside on the field, or hibernate indoors if the weather isn’t what you’d hoped for.
Children under the age of 2 can come free with any Adult ticket.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an Adult.
FAQs:
What time does the event start?
Event opens at 4pm and the fireworks will start at approximately 8.15pm. There is funfair rides, live music, DJ sets and other entertainment throughout the evening. The event closes at 9.30pm.
Will there be food available?
Yes, there will be a variety of streetfood vendors selling delicious hot food.
The VIP ticket includes a hot buffet to enjoy.
Is there a bar?
Yes, there will be alcohol for sale. There will be pop up bars outside.
This is a family event, so any signs of anti-social behaviour due to alcohol consumption will result in removal.
You are not allowed to bring in your own alcohol. If found, you will be removed from event.
Can I bring my own fireworks?
No, under no circumstance are you allowed to bring your own fireworks. Leave it to the professionals!
If you are found trying to bring your own fireworks or are caught with them in the event, you will be removed immediately.
Is car parking available?
We highly recommend that public transport, car sharing or normal city centre parking is used as this event will be extremely busy.
We have partnered with St Aiden’s Catholic Academy which will be opening up its gates to use as a car park for the evening. They will charge £3 to park your car there during the event.
If you require a blue badge car park space, please get in touch with Ashbrooke Sports Club for more information 0191 528 4536
Can I pay on the night?
We expect this event to sell out! Please buy your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment by clicking here.
Can I get a refund for tickets?
There are no refunds under any circumstances. If the event is cancelled, replacement tickets will be issued for a future event.
Are dogs allowed?
Although some dogs don’t mind fireworks, we won’t be allowing any dogs into the event.

Red Sky Dive - Saturday 21st September 2024
2024-09-21 | Sky-High Skydiving, Shotton Airfield, Shotton Colliery, DH6 2NH
On Saturday 21st September, Red Sky Foundation has exclusive use of Shotton Airfield so you can fly through the clouds to help raise awareness of organ donation and raise vital funds so we can help little hearts and their families.
We have teamed up Sky High Skydiving to give 60 high flyers the chance to get ready to experience the rush of adrenaline and leap into the skies in aid of Red Sky Foundation.
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of County Durham you will have the chance to conquer the clouds and witness breathtaking views like never before.
A journey from soaring heights to a gentle landing promises to be an unforgettable adventure. Whether you’re a daring first-timer or an experienced thrill-seeker, signing up for the #RedSkyDive is the gateway to the extraordinary world of #TeamRedSky.
If you’re a high flyer, book now and let your dreams take flight!

The Great North Run – Sunday 8th September 2024
2024-09-08
Join us for the most famous half marathon in the UK.
Starting in Newcastle, you will cross the Tyne Bridge as the Red Arrows fly over, before making your way through Gateshead down to the coast and the finish line at South Shields, cheered on all the way by the thousands of spectators who will encourage you to the end of the 13.1 miles.
Get involved
Registration fee is £59 per person; enter individually or as part of a team with family, friends or work colleagues. Each runner will receive a running vest, fundraising pack and once you have made it across the finish line we will be in the charity village to welcome you with refreshments.
Fundraising target
We are asking our runners to raise as much as they can to help raise funds for Red Sky Foundation. We appreciate that raising sponsorship in the current climate can be challenging so we aim to support all our runners to help them to reach their own personal fundraising target.
Register for your place below and pledge to do your best to raise what you can wearing our FREE Red Sky Foundation vest with pride.

Mini and Junior Great North Run 2024 - Saturday 7th September 2024
2024-09-07
THE UK’S BIGGEST AND BEST KIDS RUNNING EVENT IS BACK ON SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2024, GIVING KIDS A CHANCE TO SHINE ON GREAT NORTH RUN WEEKEND.

THE AJ BELL JUNIOR & MINI GREAT NORTH RUN TAKES PLACE ON CLOSED ROADS AROUND THE NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD QUAYSIDE, MAKING IT A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. MINIS AGED 3-8 TAKE ON A DARING 1.2KM DASH, WHILE JUNIORS AGED 9-16 TACKLE A 4KM SUPERCHARGED SPRINT. THERE’S NOTHING QUITE LIKE THE AMAZING SIGHT OF THOUSANDS OF HAPPY, SMILING, ACTIVE KIDS TAKING PART FOR FUN, FOR CHARITY, FOR A CHALLENGE AND EARNING A VERY SPECIAL MEDAL FOR THEIR EFFORTS. WITH PLENTY OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND HIGH FIVES FROM THE CROWDS, IT’S AN ACTION-PACKED DAY WITH AN ATMOSPHERE LIKE NO OTHER.

THE EVENT WAS A SELL OUT IN 2023 AND THE BIGGEST EVER. ENTRIES ARE LIKELY TO SELL OUT QUICKLY – DON’T MISS OUT!

TO ENSURE THE ALLOCATION OF PLACES IN THE AJ BELL MINI AND JUNIOR GREAT NORTH RUN IS AS FAIR AS POSSIBLE THERE IS A LIMIT OF 4 ENTRIES PER AGE CATEGORY AND A LIMIT OF 6 ENTRIES IN TOTAL, FOR EACH ENTRY TRANSACTION.

MINI RUNNERS (AGE 3-8) MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AROUND THE 1.2KM COURSE.

JUNIOR RUNNERS (AGE 9-16) HAVE THE OPTION OF RUNNING BY THEMSELVES OR WITH A PARENT/GUARDIAN AROUND THE 4KM COURSE.

ACCOMPANYING ADULTS WHO ARE RUNNING ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR THE SPECIFIC ACCOMPANYING ADULT BIB, WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE CHILD’S RUN NUMBER.
LET’S GO LITTLE CHAMPS!
