C’mon! Let’s do this! The Great North Run 2026
This year, lace up your running shoes for the Great North Run with a purpose that goes far beyond the finish line. Run in support of Daft as a Brush, an incredible charity that provides free transport for cancer patients to and from their treatment, easing the burden at one of the toughest times in their lives. Every mile you run is for the people and families who rely on our vital service, and every step is driven by the belief that no one should face cancer alone.
Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care Charitable Trust is registered with the Funding Regulator
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:
👉 Grab your spot in the Great North Run today!
👉 Get your hands on stylish Daft as a Brush race gear and merch!
👉 Help Cancer Patients: Your participation directly supports us
👉 Your contact for support is Peter Stoten – click to email
Uniquely special, just like you.
The AJ Bell Great North Run is great fun! It feels like a moving street party as much as a race. From the electric buzz at the start to the roar of crowds lining the route, every mile is packed with music, cheers, and moments that lift you when your legs get tired. Running over the Tyne Bridge with thousands of others, all sharing the same goal and energy, makes the challenge feel joyful, unforgettable, and uniquely special.