C’mon! Let’s do this – The AJ Bell Great North Run!
Sunday 12th September 2027!
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.
👉 Quick! Grab your guaranteed place today from our shop – Only £40 per runner!
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 course 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 – Click here to buy!
👉 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 email is gnr@daftasabrush.org.uk
Running as a group of 5 or more?
You can purchase up to 5 Great North Run places through our online shop. Looking to run as a team? We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at gnr@daftasabrush.org.uk and our dedicated Events Team can put together an exciting bespoke package tailored to your team and requirements.
Great North Runners 2026 Gallery!
A huge thank you to every single one of our amazing Great North Run runners! Whether you ran, jogged or battled your way to that finish line, we are incredibly grateful for the time, effort and determination you put into supporting Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care.
Every mile you covered and every pound you raised will help us continue providing free transport for cancer patients travelling to and from hospital for their treatment. We simply couldn’t do what we do without wonderful people like you getting behind our charity. From everyone at Daft as a Brush, thank you for running for us, fundraising for us and helping us keep our ambulances on the road!
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.