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
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World's greatest half marathon
The unbeatable atmosphere of 60,000 runners and a warm Geordie welcome.
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The Red Arrows and iconic Tyne Bridge
Televised on the BBC for runners and supporters to watch again and again.
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Bands and entertainment
Music blazing, crowds buzzing, legs pumping and fists bumping.
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weekend of running
Including a 5K and junior events in addition to the half marathon itself.
There's nothing quite like it!
Event details
- Event expo
- Event village
- Families
- Fancy dress
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Wheelchair users
Location
- Bag storage
- Entertainment
- Music
- Toilets
- Urban
Route
- Distance markers
- Entertainment
- First aid
- Food stations
- Marshals
- No cut off time
- Point to point
- Sweeper
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Wave start
Sustainability
- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
What's included
- Event app
- Goody bag
- Medal
- Technical t-shirt
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.
All charity places
Children
Happy Days Children's Charity
Providing breaks and short holidays to sick, disabled and abused children in the UK.
- T-shirt
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
Sign up
£20
Fundraise
£250
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
Heart
Cardiomyopathy UK
Providing information and support to sufferers of this incurable disease which could affect anyone of any age.
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training plan
- Training guide
- Dedicated contact
Sign up
£35
Fundraise
£450
Entries
- Age 17 & over
- 60000 places
- Ballot not yet open
- Charity entries open
- Ballot
- Charity places
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Race pack by post