The UK’s biggest and best kids running event is back on Saturday 7 September 2024, giving kids a chance to shine on Great North Run weekend.

The AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run takes place on closed roads around the Newcastle Gateshead Quayside, making it a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. Minis aged 3-8 take on a daring 1.2km dash, while Juniors aged 9-16 tackle a 4km supercharged sprint. There’s nothing quite like the amazing sight of thousands of happy, smiling, active kids taking part for fun, for charity, for a challenge and earning a very special medal for their efforts. With plenty of encouragement and high fives from the crowds, it’s an action-packed day with an atmosphere like no other.

The event was a sell out in 2023 and the biggest ever. Entries are likely to sell out quickly – don’t miss out!

To ensure the allocation of places in the AJ Bell Mini and Junior Great North Run is as fair as possible there is a limit of 4 entries per age category and a limit of 6 entries in total, for each entry transaction.

Mini runners (age 3-8) must be accompanied by an adult around the 1.2km course.

Junior runners (age 9-16) have the option of running by themselves or with a Parent/Guardian around the 4km course.

Accompanying adults who are running are required to wear the specific accompanying adult bib, which is attached to the child’s run number.

LET'S GO LITTLE CHAMPS!