Great North Run

7 September 2025

Start Time : 10:55 a.m.
Number of Places : 60,000

The Great North Run is the brainchild of former Olympic 10,000 metre bronze medallist and BBC Sports commentator Brendan Foster. With 60,000 participants, it is the most popular half marathon in the world today.

Great North Run Route
The race starts Newcastle upon Tyne and passes through Gateshead on the way to the finish line in South Shields.

Great North Run Entry
* Unaffiliated Runners : £65
* UK Affiliated Runners : £65
* Registration Deadline : 4 September - 12:00 pm, 9 September

Contact Information
Contact : The AJ Bell Great Run Team
Address : Great Run, PO Box 1RY, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE99 1RY
Email : info@greatrun.org
Website : https://www.greatrun.org/events/great-north-run/