Look at the stunning amount of Easter eggs to be donated by bikers in a huge North East biker convoy
A stunning mountain of Easter eggs will be handed out by bikers when a convoy sets off this Easter Sunday.
An incredible 3,400 Easter eggs has already been donated to the 2026 Durham Easter Egg Run which starts at the car park of Tesco Extra at Dragonville, in Durham, on Sunday, April 5.
Riders are expected to arrive from 7am with the roar of bikes and trikes setting off at 10am.
The convoy will call at the University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital where riders will donate Easter eggs to worthy causes.
Lots of other groups and children are also supported and the organiser is Graeme Mills said: “The total number of Easter eggs donated was 3417 and up to now 2164 have already been distributed across the North East hospitals that we don't cover on the day.”
The caring bikers will also be giving eggs to ‘special needs groups and residential care’, Graeme added.
The day’s fun will also include raising thousands of pounds for charities. This year, they are Pet Angels Wearside, Missed A Beat Foundation, Shaw Trust, British Heart Foundation, Northumbria Blood Bikes, Durham Dogs and Cats Home, Feeding Families and the Teenage Cancer Trust.
People from Sunderland, Hartlepool, South Tyneside, Newcastle, Northumberland and parts of Yorkshire will take part in the 2026 Durham Easter Egg Run.
“Last year, 1197 motorcycles left the start point at Tesco Extra Dragonville in a five-mile convoy escorted by Durham Constabulary motorcycle section,” said Graeme.
The 2025 spectacle included the sight of Captain America, a chicken, the Easter Bunny and other characters riding through the streets. More than £4,500 was raised 12 months ago for charities.
The run has its own Facebook page which has hundreds of followers and supporters including taxi firms, bingo halls, social clubs, and individuals who amassed Easter eggs to donate to the cause.
Graeme added: “All donations received are split equally between the charities. We run purely on a voluntary basis to help others less fortunate than ourselves.
“Please give anything you can to help us continue, as it is all ran totally voluntary and nothing is taken for any expenses incurred.”
To give to this year’s cause, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/durham-easter-egg-run-2026