Please note that online registrations for the 2026 Children's Cancer Run have now closed. Don't worry, you can still join in the fun at the run by registering in person on Saturday 16th or Sunday 17th May at Newcastle Racecourse!

Purchase your run number at the Event Information Point from the On-the-Day Entries desk, which will be open at these times this weekend:

• Saturday, May 16th: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (register the day before the run)
• Sunday, May 17th: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (register and run)

On-the-day entry fees are:

• £10 for a child (children running the Mini Run receive one free Accompanying Adult place)
• £20 for an adult
• £50 for a family (up to 5 participants, including 2 adults and up to 3 children)

Ticket pricing includes your run number, a branded t-shirt for all child entries (adult t-shirts can also be purchased), a finishers medal, and a snack pack from event sponsor Greggs for all purchased entries!

Further Information:

Children aged 11 years and under participating in the 3 and 5 mile course must be accompanied by a responsible adult, so please ensure they have registered and paid for an adult place.

Children aged 8 years and under taking part in the Mini Run (approx 1km) must be accompanied by an adult. A free 'Accompanying Adult' run number is included with all Mini Run child entries. Adult tickets for the Mini Run may also be purchased if you'd like to receive a finisher medal and Greggs snack pack.

A family entry is for a family of up to 2 adults and 3 children (children are classed as anyone 16 years old or younger). 

Please note that run packs for any participants who registered online after midnight on the 4th May will not be posted and will need to be collected from Newcastle Racecourse on event day (Sunday 17th May) or the day before (Saturday 16th May) during the opening times of our Event Information Point – further information and timings can be found in our FAQs here.

About the Children's Cancer Run:

Each year the event sees over 10,000 runners and spectators raise hundreds of thousands of pounds to support children and families affected by cancer in our region. By taking part in the Children’s Cancer Run and raising money for Children’s Cancer North, you’re making a difference to the lives of everyone that need the charity’s support.

If you have little legs, or use a wheelchair/pushchair, you can take part in the 1km Mini Run. For older children and adults, there’s a three or five mile route through High Gosforth Park, finishing inside Newcastle Racecourse. 

And if that wasn’t fun enough, there’s also an array of live entertainment, local food stalls, fairground rides, and more in the event village!

Need support? View our event FAQs and Useful Information here.

Please note that online registrations for the 2026 Children's Cancer Run have now closed. Don't worry, you can still join in the fun at the run by registering in person on Saturday 16th or Sunday 17th May at Newcastle Racecourse! View more details in the information above.