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Great North Run

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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.

About the event

Taking place in North East England each September, the Great North Run sees participants run from Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields.

The magic of this run can be hard to understand until you’ve experienced it for yourself. It is famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable en-route entertainment, and warm Geordie welcome. Not to mention the millions raised each year for worthy causes!

A course map of the Great North Run from Newcastle to South Shields — A map of the Great North Run route from Newcastle to South Shields.
The run is a half marathon / 13.1 miles

Who can enter?

Great North Run entries are open to runners aged 17 and above on the day of the event.

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 t-shirt to wear with pride
a fabulous fundraising pack full of goodies 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.

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