Great North Run 2026

Join over 57,000 runners for this iconic half marathon taking you from the centre of Newcastle to the coastline of South Shields. This race fills fast – so don't miss out!

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Take on the world’s most famous half marathon – the Great North Run.

Join 60,000 runners, starting in Newcastle and running across the Tyne Bridge into Gateshead, along through South Tyneside and the finish line awaits at South Shields

From the rush of the Red Arrows flying overhead to the oggy-oggy-oggy chants, Great North Run magic can be hard to understand – until you’ve experienced it for yourself.

Do you have your own place?

If you already have a place in the 2026 Great North Run and would like to raise funds for Northamptonshire Health Charity, you can still join our team today by signing up as an own place runner. Just get in touch with the fundraising team for all the details.

The cost:

Registration fee: £35

Fundraising target: £375