A person who has been accepted as an entrant into the 2019 Simplyhealth Great North Run who subsequently decides not to run prior to the event is eligible for a guaranteed place at the standard entry fee in the 2020 event.
Once the entrant has committed to withdraw their entry you cannot be reinstated into the 2019 event. Your decision is final.
All requests to withdraw entry must be made prior to the event. No withdrawals will be made retrospectively.
The following procedures must be adopted when requesting a withdrawal:
Withdrawal by Email (can be done before 1st July 2019)
If you would like to withdraw your entry please email info@greatrun.org stating with your request. Please clearly state your name, date of birth and post code and that you agree to this policy.
Withdrawal Request Online (after 1st July 2019)
We will guarantee you an entry for the 2020 event providing that you follow these simple instructions before the deadline of 6pm on the night before the run (Sunday 8th September 2019).
Visit www.greatrun.org/withdraw and complete the form
Return your run number/timing chip to the following address (you don’t need to return the event day magazine)
2019 Simplyhealth Great North Run
PO BOX 1RY
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE99 1RY
Withdrawal in Person (on Saturday 8th September)
If withdrawing your entry in person you must take your run number/timing chip to our Great North Run information point on Saturday 7th September. More information about our location and opening hours will be added closer to the event weekend once they are confirmed.
What Happens Next:
Entrants opting for withdrawal will be added to a database and will be contacted via email in November, prior to the opening of the ballot for the 2020 Simplyhealth Great North Run. Charity withdrawals will be passed back to the relevant charity to action. Runners will be given a period of 28 days to commit and pay for the guaranteed place in 2020. Once this time period has passed the offer of the guaranteed place automatically lapses and the race organisers have no further commitment to providing a place to the runner in the 2020 event. Transferring the guaranteed place to another person will not be permitted.