AJ Bell Great North Run

The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the route from Newcastle to South Shields each year. It’s famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable on-route entertainment, and warm Geordie welcome, not to mention the millions raised each year for worthy causes. 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.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re running to beat your personal best, to raise some cash for charity or simply for the pint at the end, you’re guaranteed a run like no other – and a finish line feeling you’ll never forget. Sign up below to be the first to know when the 2024 Ballot opens and stay up to date with other Great Run series events.

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Event Timetable: 8 September 2024

10:45
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Great North Run Members

All members of the AJ Bell Great North Run membership scheme will receive an email in November with instructions on how to secure their priority place in the 2024 AJ Bell Great North Run. For more information, click the link below

Please note: Memberships for 2024, 2025 & 2026 are SOLD OUT.

Great North Run 2023 Highlights

We look back at your 2023 highlights and celebrate the achievements made by ordinary people achieving extraordinary things.

2023 Route Flyover

The world’s biggest half marathon follows an iconic city-to-sea route from Newcastle to South Shields. From crossing the Tyne Bridge to the first glimpse of the sea, there are iconic landmarks and inspiring scenery along the route.

One Mo Time

This year’s AJ Bell Great North Run saw Sir Mo Farah’s final ever competitive race. We take a look back at Mo's amazing Great North Run Mo-ment from the past decade.

Great North Run 2023 Highlights

We look back at your 2023 highlights and celebrate the achievements made by ordinary people achieving extraordinary things.

2023 Route Flyover

The world’s biggest half marathon follows an iconic city-to-sea route from Newcastle to South Shields. From crossing the Tyne Bridge to the first glimpse of the sea, there are iconic landmarks and inspiring scenery along the route.

One Mo Time

This year’s AJ Bell Great North Run saw Sir Mo Farah’s final ever competitive race. We take a look back at Mo's amazing Great North Run Mo-ment from the past decade.
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Training Advice

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Find a running club in the North East

The North East is a friendly place, as anyone who’s ever taken part in the AJ Bell Great North Run would agree. And it’s that trademark North East warmth that makes it a fantastic place to join a running group. In fact, just about every club in the region… Read More.

Great Places To Run In And Around Newcastle

Whether you are a local or a runner who wants to explore the area before the Simplyhealth Great North Run, Newcastle has plenty to offer. Read More.

How to train for a half marathon

Congratulations – you’ve taken a big step and committed to a half marathon. You’re in good company – half marathons are a popular distance event, and make a perfect next goal to aim for after hitting your 10k stride. There’s no doubt that running 13.1 miles is a challenge, so… Read More.

How to use a foam roller

Perhaps you’ve seen professional athletes with a foam roller tucked under their arm, or maybe you’ve heard other runners talking about their physio-prescribed roller sessions, and you’re wondering how to use one. Although there isn’t much official research out there on the effectiveness of foam rollers, many runners are vocal… Read More.

The super simple runner’s exercise routine

Wherever you are on your running journey, building some simple gym or home exercises into your schedule is guaranteed to maximise your performance. And once you start establishing those routines and seeing those benefits, it’s so much easier to keep your motivation levels high. Read on for a quick and… Read More.

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The Course

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What You Get

We have made the decision to introduce optional finisher tees to our Great Run events. You can choose to forgo a finisher tee shirt at the point of entry, and in lieu of this we will make a donation to the National Trust Woodlands Appeal. We will donate a portion of the fulfilment costs for each runner who chooses this option to the fund and commit that this donation to be a minimum of £20,000 in 2023.

By taking your place on the AJ Bell Great North Run start line, you’re already part of something really special. Obviously you’ll have bragging rights for the foreseeable, but you’ll also get…

The Medal

Every finisher gets a medal - and it’s big, it’s shiny and it’s perfect for showing off to your pals.

The Photos

Action shots available! Our team of photographers are ready and waiting to capture your finest moment.

The App

Download our free Great Run event app to track runners, make a donation and more - whether spectating or on the start line.

The Discounts

Enjoy exclusive discounts for 12 months after your Great Run entry. Running feels good, but money off feels even better.

Run for Charity

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Choose a charity

Join our team of everyday heroes raising millions for charity. Choose your worthy cause or be inspired below.
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Sign up for a slot

Charity places go quickly, so snap up a spot early or see what’s still available. Your run makes such a difference.
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Start fundraising

Get off to a flying fundraising start by setting up a page with Enthuse - and watch the money start rolling in.
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Fundraising tips

We like to think we know a little about raising money for good causes - let us share our top tips with you.
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Charities

Mind is delighted to be the official charity of the AJ Bell Great run series this year.
We’re Mind. We’re here to fight for mental health. We produce trusted information all about mental health problems. We support people through our helplines and online Side by Side community. We campaign with the government to get a better deal on mental health. And we speak out when something isn’t right, demanding mental health support respects our rights. There’s so much we do – and we couldn’t do it without you, so thank you.

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Join forces with the team that will get you to the finish line. We’re the only ones fighting over 200 cancer . Our life-saving work is funded entirely by the generosity of our supporters, so every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every pound, and every runner. One in two people now survive cancer. Together we’ve achieved so much, but we won’t stop until we’ve beaten it altogether. Join the team today and we will beat cancer.

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The Bobby Moore Fund was set up in memory legendary footballer Bobby Moore, who sadly died from bowel cancer aged just 51.To date the Bobby Moore Fund has raised over £20 million. The funds are spent on world class bowel cancer research carried out by leading scientists working across the UK. With your support, bowel cancer stands no chance. Let’s make Bobby proud and help beat it sooner. Join the Bobby Moore Fund team today.

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By 2025, there will be 1 million people in the UK living with dementia. Alzheimer’s Society are there for everyone living with dementia and their loves ones – wherever they are, whatever they’re going through. We campaign for change, fund life-changing research and give help and hope to those living with dementia. Join team Alzheimer’s Society today.

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We’re Blood Cancer UK, a community dedicated to beating blood cancer. We do this by funding research and supporting those affected. Since 1960, we’ve invested over £500 million in blood cancer research, transforming treatments and saving lives. Run with us at the Great North Run and every pound raised will help beat blood cancer, because the finish line’s in sight.

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We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future. Join our team today and you can help us be there for anyone facing breast cancer.

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When you run for the BHF, you run to beat the world’s biggest killers. Conditions like heart diseases, stroke and vascular dementia. You run for the people you love. You run for mums, for dads, for brothers, for sisters, for friends, for loved ones. You run to fund research that helps to keep families together. One life saving breakthrough at a time.

Champions like you have helped get them this far – heart transplants, clot busting drugs, genetic testing and so much more. Join Team BHF and help fund our ground breaking science.

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Guide Dogs exists to provide life-changing services to the 360,000 people who are registered blind or partially sighted, and the two million people in the UK living with sight loss. 70% of adults receive no support within the first 12 months of diagnosis, and are likely to encounter poor education, high unemployment, depression, loneliness and financial insecurity throughout their lifetime. Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.

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At Macmillan, we give people with cancer everything we’ve got. If you’re diagnosed, your worries are our worries. We will move mountains to help you live life as fully as you can. And we don’t stop there. We’re going all out to find ever better ways to help people with cancer, helping to bring forward the day when everyone gets life-transforming support from day one. We’re doing whatever it takes, but we couldn’t do what we do without you, thank you so much for your support.

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1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. That’s one of our dads, brothers, grandads, partners, uncles or mates. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Run with us to help fund research into early diagnosis and better treatments and to build a future where the men we love can live long and live well.   By joining our team, you’ll be raising money to help fund lifesaving research and vital support services for men and their families affected by the disease.

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The Stroke Association are the UK’s leading charity dedicated to conquering stroke. We deliver stroke services across the UK, campaign for better stroke care, invest in research and fundraise to expand our reach to as many stroke survivors as possible. There are over 1.2 million stroke survivors in the UK with 100,000 strokes happening in the UK each year. That’s one stroke every five minutes. We believe in life after stroke and rely on your support to change lives and prevent stroke. With your support, together we can conquer stroke. and prevent stroke.

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