If you’re looking for a bucket list running event with an incredible Geordie welcome, the loudest and most supportive crowds around an epic 13.1 mile course jam-packed with entertainment and music, and a finish line party like no other, then the AJ Bell Great North Run on 13th September 2026 is for you.

Join 60,000 incredible participants in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne to fundraise, have fun, achieve a fitness goal, and join an amazing running community, no matter your experience or ability. You can see more information about the race and the route on the GNR website.

If you have any questions about applying for a charity place in 2026, please email [email protected].

Great North Run 2025: highlights