AJ Bell Great North 10k
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The AJ Bell Great North 10k transforms ordinary people into local heroes along a city centre route that shares the same iconic start line as the Great North Run. From river views to stunning architecture, the Great North 10k is a love letter to Newcastle – and there’s a whole lot of love for it among our runners. Expect a party atmosphere, incredible support and an unbeatable sense of achievement at the finish line. And don’t forget: there’s also some brilliant bling and an exclusive finisher t-shirt to add to – or kickstart – your collection. Whether you do it to hit a personal best, to do something incredible for charity, or simply for fun, take your place on the start line and experience it all for yourself. Make July 2024 your greatest yet and sign up today.
Great North 10k entries are open to runners aged 15+ (10k) on the day of the event. A booking fee (£2 per entry) is applied at checkout.
What Makes it Great?
£10 off Your Next Great Run If You Refer a Friend
Free Great Run Series Event Day Tracking App
Free Training Plans and Support up to Event Day
Exclusive Discounts When You Sign up to a Great Run Event
Bespoke Medal and (optional) T-shirt and Finishers' Pack
Run number personalised with your name
Power of Running
We believe in the Power of Running. For Great Run series ambassador and elite athlete, Eilish McColgan, running has always been a part of her life, and the Great Run events have been a proud part of her journey.
Everyone who signs up for the AJ Bell Great North 10k is a runner, regardless of finish time, and everyone has their reason for running. In our Power of Running campaign, we are bringing to life some of the amazing stories behind the tens of thousands of runners who line up on the start line each year. Tell us about your running story, and you could be featured in our campaign.
Event Timetable: 7 July 2024
Please note: Provisional timetable is subject to change.
Newcastle United Foundation
We’re excited to partner with the Newcastle United Foundation at the Great North 10k again this year. The Foundation is committed to helping people young and old be more active, and feel happier and healthier through sports and well-being programmes across the North East. To celebrate the partnership, there will be a black and white wave on the day, with NUF runners wearing a special black and white striped run number in the clubs’ colours. The wave is open to all runners who want to show their support for The Foundation, simply select that you would like to join when you enter.
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Our Runners in Action
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Starting on the famous AJ Bell Great North Run start line, runners will follow the first 3km of the GNR course and pass across the iconic Tyne Bridge twice, before weaving through Newcastle city centre. Runners will take in plenty of famous landmarks on route including The Sage, Grey’s Monument, Eldon Square, Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle Civic Centre, Haymarket; and Great North Museum. A grandstand finish awaits on the town moor, along with post event celebrations in the Apres Run zone.
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. Find out more here. 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 approx. £20,000.
Obviously you’ll have bragging rights for the forseeable, but you’ll also get:
