Great North Run 2026

About the event

Join 60,000 fellow runners on Sunday 13 September 2026 and experience the magic of the Great North Run – the largest half marathon in the world. Taking place in North East England each September, the Great North Run sees participants run from Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields.

Secure your place to run on #TeamFamilyFund today.

Who can enter?

Great North Run entries are open to runners aged 17 and above on the day of the event. Accessible places are available. Please contact [email protected] for further information.

We’d love to have you as part of #TeamFamilyFund! Whether you choose to run by yourself or as a group, you’ll be helping to support families raising disabled and seriously ill children.

As a #TeamFamilyFund runner we’ll provide you with:

• a Family Fund running t-shirt to wear with pride
• a fabulous fundraising pack to help you reach your sponsorship goal
• first-class fundraising support from our dedicated team

For more information email our fundraising team or call 01904 550033.

Already got your place?

If you’ve already secured your place but still want to raise money for Family Fund, you can still join our team and receive all the benefits of being a #TeamFamilyFund runner. Get in touch with our fundraising team today.