Race detail

Great North Run 2026Entry, Date & Race Info

Newcastle, North East, UK

Entry statusCharity

Last checked: 13 April 2026

Current entry status

Entry for the 2026 Great North Run is currently available via charity places. This race usually sells out fast.

Quick summary

The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s largest half-marathon, featuring 60,000 runners traversing 13.1 miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to South Shields.

Date

Sunday, 13 September 2026

Location

Newcastle, North East

Distance

Half Marathon

Surface

Road

Beginner-friendlyUsually sells out fast

How to enter

Charity places

Race timing and entry details

Race date status: Confirmed

Great North Run takes place on Sunday, 13 September 2026.

Event overview

The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s largest half-marathon, featuring 60,000 runners traversing 13.1 miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to South Shields. Known for its electric atmosphere, it features iconic Tyne Bridge crossing and a coastal finish, with a mostly fair course, though challenging inclines occur between miles 3-5 and 8-12.

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Race facts

Race

Great North Run

Date

Sunday, 13 September 2026

Location

Newcastle, North East, UK

Distance

Half Marathon

Surface

Road

Date status

Confirmed

Last checked

13 April 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is Great North Run 2026 entry open?

Entry for the 2026 Great North Run is currently available via charity places. This race usually sells out fast.

When is Great North Run?

Great North Run takes place on Sunday, 13 September 2026.

How can you enter Great North Run?

Entry is currently available through charity places.

What is the Great North Run course like?

The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s largest half-marathon, featuring 60,000 runners traversing 13.1 miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to South Shields. Known for its electric atmosphere, it features iconic Tyne Bridge crossing and a coastal finish, with a mostly fair course, though challenging inclines occur between miles 3-5 and 8-12.

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