Great North Run

Inspired by the heart of the Toon 💚

Introducing your 2026 AJ Bell Great North 10K finisher t-shirt 🎉

Drawing inspiration from Newcastle’s iconic architecture and the landmarks you'll pass along the route, the design celebrates both the city and the thousands of people who come together to make race day so special 💫

Tag the people you'll be running with, and we’ll see you on Sunday 5 July 👀🏃

☀️ Entries are OPEN for the Great Run Solo Summer Challenge 2026

This July, give yourself a simple goal to keep moving through the summer.

✔️ 12 runs or walks
✔️ Any distance
✔️ Anytime, anywhere
✔️ A brand-new summer medal waiting at the finish

No pressure. No strict plan. Just a feel-good challenge that fits around your life, your training and your summer plans.

Whether you’re building towards an Autumn event or just want a reason to stay consistent, this is your chance to run your summer your way.

👇 Enter now
https://brnw.ch/21x3rKn

Today marks 150 years since the famous Swing Bridge first opened 🎉

We love having this iconic bridge as part of our AJ Bell Great North 5k and Junior & Mini Great North Run!

🏁 Run the Great North Run. Finish like a VIP.

Upgrade your race weekend with NIRVANA's Official VIP Hospitality Packages.

Enjoy the race knowing everything is taken care of:
✨ Premium hospitality start & finish line
✨ Food, hot & cold drinks.
✨ Expert sports travel support
✨Shower, toilet facilities, wifi, bag collection.

Whether it’s your first Great North Run or your tenth, make the finish line feel even more special.

👉 Discover the VIP experience: https://nirvanaeurope.com/event_category/great-north-run/

Got your own place in the Great North Run? 🏃‍♂️‍➡️

Make every mile count by joining and helping change the lives of children and young people across the UK.

💚 At Barnardo’s, we help children feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful through more that 650 specialist services, while campaigning to create lasting change for future generations. 🙌

Join today with your Ballot Place 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x3f3b

June is the with Enthuse

If you’re raising money for charity by taking part in the , make sure you share your fundraising page far and wide as part of Great Run's biggest donation drive ⭐

You’re doing something amazing, let’s shout about it!

Find out more here 👇https://brnw.ch/21x35me

Happy 🌍

Whether you run for the PB, the headspace, the charity or for the finish-line feeling, we’re celebrating every reason to run today 🎉

Why do you run? Let us know in the comments 👇

Some races stay with you forever. 🏃

The AJ Bell Great North Run is one of them. 🧡

As the Official Headphone Partner, Shokz is giving our community the chance to be on the 2026 start line.

Enter now for a chance to win one of:
🎟 5 x AJ Bell Great North Run 2026 race entries
🎧 3 x Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
🏃 10 x Shokz Belt Bags

Tell us your story, and you could be joining thousands of runners in one unforgettable moment this September.

Enter now: https://shokz.cc/4tRBLoH