Providing breaks and short holidays to sick, disabled and abused children in the UK. Support this great cause and join the Happy Days Children's Charity team taking part in Great North Run on Sunday 7 September. Sign up today for £20!
11:00
Age 17 & over
Sign up £20
Fundraise £250
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!
The unbeatable atmosphere of 60,000 runners and a warm Geordie welcome.
Televised on the BBC for runners and supporters to watch again and again.
Music blazing, crowds buzzing, legs pumping and fists bumping.
Including a 5K and junior events in addition to the half marathon itself.
There's nothing quite like it!
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