Charity places in Great North Run
Sun 7 Sep 2025 Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK

Charity places in Great North Run 2025

Select a charity and apply online now to secure your place in the world’s biggest half marathon.

Charity places

Event overview

You can now secure a charity place for 2025!

The Great North Run is renowned for being the world's greatest half marathon, attracting 60,000 runners each September to its famous course from Newcastle upon Tyne to the coast at South Shields.

The Red Arrows above thousands of runners crossing the Tyne Bridge is one of the many sights enjoyed by television viewers around the world.

With 5K and junior events taking place the same weekend, there's a reason for everyone to come and soak up the friendly atmosphere!

Highlights

  • World's greatest half marathon

    The unbeatable atmosphere of 60,000 runners and a warm Geordie welcome.

  • The Red Arrows and iconic Tyne Bridge

    Televised on the BBC for runners and supporters to watch again and again.

  • Bands and entertainment

    Music blazing, crowds buzzing, legs pumping and fists bumping.

  • weekend of running

    Including a 5K and junior events in addition to the half marathon itself.

There's nothing quite like it!

Event details are on the Great North Run listing.

Charity places

These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and complete the form to ask a question or get signed up.

Cancer

Bowel Cancer UK

Beating bowel cancer together.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training guide

Sign up
£17.50

Fundraise
£375

Animals

Cats Protection

For a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.

  • Running vest
  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Exclusive social group
  • Certificate
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£40

Fundraise
£375

Disability

Mencap

Helping people with a learning disability to live their lives as they choose.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Training guide
  • Cheer squad on the day

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

Cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support

No one should have to face cancer alone.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Bespoke training plan
  • Pro training advice
  • Online training zone
  • Post-race reception
  • Refreshments
  • Free massage
  • Pre-event training sessions

Sign up
£49

Fundraise
£395

Social welfare

Turn2us

Information and support for people in the UK to build financial sustainability and thrive.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

Health and Medical

Meningitis Research Foundation

Defeating meningitis and septicaemia.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Bespoke training plan
  • Pro training advice
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Post-race reception
  • Refreshments
  • Exclusive social group
  • Certificate

Sign up
£15

Fundraise
£325

Children

Rainbow Trust

Supporting families with a seriously ill child.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Post-race reception
  • Free massage

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£350

Health and Medical

MS Society

For a world free from the effects of MS.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Bespoke training plan
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Refreshments
  • Free massage
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£300

Cancer

Anthony Nolan

Saving the lives of people with blood cancer and blood disorders.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Pro training advice
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Post-race reception
  • Refreshments
  • Free massage

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£350

Children

Dreams Come True

Making dreams come true to bring joy to seriously ill children.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Certificate

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£300

Children

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Helping the hospital offer a better future to seriously ill children across the UK.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Pro training advice
  • Dedicated contact
  • Post-race reception
  • Refreshments

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£350

Health and Medical

Diabetes UK

Know Diabetes. Fight Diabetes.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Training plan
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Post-race reception
  • Free massage
  • Exclusive social group
  • Certificate
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
  • Pre-event training sessions

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£350

Health and Medical

Breakthrough T1D

The leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy charity.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Training guide
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Post-race reception
  • Refreshments

Sign up
£35

Fundraise
£350

Children

Action for Children

Working to improve life for children in the UK.

  • T-shirt
  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Post-race reception
  • Refreshments
  • Free massage
  • Exclusive social group
  • Certificate
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£40

Fundraise
£350

Mental health

Rethink Mental Illness

Challenging attitudes on mental health to help those severely affected by mental illness.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£35

Fundraise
£350

Health and Medical

St John Ambulance

The nation's leading first aid charity, to teach everyone simple, life saving skills.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Fundraising incentives
  • Training guide
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Certificate

Sign up
£10

Fundraise
£350

Older people

Independent Age

Advice and support for older age.

  • Running vest
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Certificate

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£300

Cancer

Blood Cancer UK

The blood cancer research charity.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Training plan
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Post-race reception
  • Refreshments

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£300

Health and Medical

Stroke Association

Rebuilding lives after stroke.

  • Running vest
  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Post-race reception
  • Refreshments
  • Free massage
  • Exclusive social group

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£350

Children

WellChild

Care and support for children with a long-term or complex health condition.

  • T-shirt
  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Dedicated contact
  • Post-race reception
  • Refreshments
  • Free massage
  • Exclusive social group
  • Certificate

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£280

International

WaterAid

Providing clean water and decent toilets to everyone, everywhere.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Bespoke training plan
  • Pro training advice
  • Training guide
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Post-race reception
  • Refreshments

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£300

Hospice

Sue Ryder

Giving people compassion and expert care to help them live the best life they can.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Pro training advice
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Post-race reception
  • Exclusive social group

Sign up
£15

Fundraise
£300

Dementia

Alzheimer's Research UK

Funding world-class scientific research to make breakthroughs possible.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Training plan
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day

Sign up
£35

Fundraise
£400

Heart

Heart Research UK

Funding pioneering medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

International

CAFOD - Catholic Agency for Overseas Development

CAFOD is there, wherever the need is greatest to ensure that no one is beyond reach.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Post-race reception
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£350

Children

Make-A-Wish UK

Creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact
  • Post-race reception
  • Refreshments
  • Certificate
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

Health and Medical

Parkinson's UK

Find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinsonโ€™s.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Training guide

Sign up
£40

Fundraise
£350

Children

Smile Train

Supporting cleft surgery and other forms of essential comprehensive cleft care.

  • Running vest
  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact
  • Certificate

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£300

Fundraising

The Great North Run is one of the largest fundraising events in the UK, providing a platform for runners to raise millions of pounds for charity every year.

Taking part in this event for charity is hugely beneficial to the charities and gives the runner advantages too, from supporting a cause that is close to your heart to securing a place in this highly sought-after event and much more.

Benefits of running for charity

Committing to raising money for charity gives you motivation to get outside and run, plus all of these extras which will elevate your event experience:

  • Fundraising support

    Charities know that raising money is all part of the challenge, which is why they provide advice, branded materials and a personalised online fundraising page to help the donations roll in. Think videos for social media, branded imagery and testimonials from previous runners.

  • Training support

    Whether this is your first run or your fifth, you'll need to train for it! You'll receive an in-depth training plan with guidance, plus many charities have access to expert coaches and elite runners too, who can provide exclusive tips for your race preparation. Experts include Runningwithus, Full Potential and Olympic champs.

  • Branded running kit

    When you show up on the day, people need to be able to see clearly that you're supporting a charity. Most charities will give you a branded and personalised t-shirt or vest to run in on the big day, and often a training top too.

  • Support on the day

    When you're partway through your run and your energy is flagging, what you need is a boost from cheering spectators to keep you moving. Many charities set up a cheer station along the route, keeping an eye out for you to send up a huge cheer as you run past!

  • Post-race recovery

    Refreshments and an indulgent post-race sports massage are often provided by charities for their runners. This is the perfect way to recover alongside other people who have run for that cause.

  • Exclusive social groups

    You won't be the only person running for that charity, so it's well worth meeting other runners through the charity's invite-only social media pages! You can organise to meet up for training runs, chat with the charity's expert coaches and share tips and stories with each other to keep the motivation levels running high.

What are charity places?

Charities buy places in this event, then give them to runners who agree to raise money for the charity – these are called charity places. Charity places are a great way to support a good cause and get a place in the event, especially if ballot entries are closed.

The Great North Run and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you run for?