Support Daft as a Brush, your local charity at the 2026 AJ Bell Great North Run!
The world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the 13.1 mile route from Newcastle to South Shields each year. Last year our fabulous runners raised over £30,000 to help cancer patients on their journey to recovery. Can you run for Team #DaftasaBrush? To secure your place please enter your details below and we’ll be in touch!
If you’re looking for a bucket list running event with an incredible Geordie welcome, the loudest and most supportive crowds around an epic 13.1 mile course jam-packed with entertainment and music, and a finish line party like no other, then the AJ Bell Great North Run is for you. Join 60,000 incredible participants in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne to fundraise, have fun, achieve a fitness goal, and join an amazing running community no matter your experience or ability. 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.
Entry Benefits:
👉 Entry: Grab your spot in the Great North Run today , no need to wait for the ballot results
👉 Exclusive Gear: Get your hands on stylish Daft as a Brush race gear and goodie bag merch!
👉 Join a Caring Community: Be part of a supportive and passionate team, running to support local people – Help Cancer Patients: Your participation directly supports patients on their cancer journey.
Your ponsorship target is £350! Registration fee £65 per runner. Reserved spaces are subject to Great North Run’s charity allocation. In the unlikely event that we do not receive all spaces, a full refund will be given.




