Great North Run 2026 Terms and Conditions.

^{1. You must be at least 17 years old on the date of the Event in order to take part.}

^{2. To secure a place (subject to availability) you must pay a non-refundable registration fee of £68. Red Sky Foundation will send you}

^{confirmation if your application has been successful.}

^{3. By accepting these terms and securing your place by payment of the Registration Fee, you pledge to raise a minimum of £250.00 (in addition to the Registration Fee) and understand that it is the aim of this event to raise as much above this amount as possible for Red Sky  Foundation.}

^{4. Monies claimed from HMRC under the Gift Aid scheme do not count towards your fundraising total.}

^{5. If at any point you feel that you are unable to raise the pledged amount you should inform the challenge team at Red Sky Foundation immediately so that we can offer assistance with your}

^fundraising.

^{6. All funds raised in the name of Red Sky Foundation must be paid to Red Sky Foundation within 30 days following the Event.}

^{7. All additional costs related to the Event including, but not limited to, travel and accommodation are the participant’s responsibility.}

^{8. The place remains the property of Red Sky Foundation. In exceptional circumstances Red Sky Foundation reserves the right to withdraw the place at any time.}

^{9. For the charity places, a token will be issued to you from Red Sky Foundation by email and it is your responsibility to redeem this via the GNR event entry system called "Let's Do This" therefore only this action will fully secure your place. Although the GNR has a deadline date in July 2026 we ask that you complete this registration at your earliest opportunity and within 4 weeks of issue to avoid your place being re-allocated to someone on our waiting}

^list.

^{10. Should you have to withdraw from the Event for any reason (including but not restricted to injury or illness) you must inform Red Sky Foundation immediately. When your withdrawal is acknowledged you will not be liable to raise any further sponsorship. Sponsorship funds already paid to Red Sky Foundation are refundable (excluding the Registration Fee) and any sponsorship funds held by you at the date of withdrawal must be returned to the donors or donated to Red Sky Foundation with the donors' permission.}

^{11. Withdrawal from the Event will not be granted under any circumstances after the deadline for token redemption has passed in July. If you are unable to run after this date, you will be}

^{required to pay the sponsorship pledge in full, or defer your place to next year’s event.}

^{12. Any deferred places must pay the Registration Fee again directly to event organisers ‘The Great Run Company’ to participate the following year. Tokens will then be distributed later the following year. Deferred places are those who are unable to partake in the Great North Run that year for whatever reason and choose to partake the following year, following the official deferral process direct with the event organisers}

^{13. All deferred places remain the property of Red Sky Foundation and you will be required to raise the minimum sponsorship of £250 the following year.}

^{14. Red Sky Foundation will not be liable for the safety and wellbeing of any participant and should you choose to participate in the Event you do so at your own risk. By accepting these terms you accept full and complete responsibility and liability for your own health and accept that it is your responsibility to achieve the standard of physical fitness reasonably required in order to cover the distance required by the Event.} 

^{15. It is your responsibility to consult your doctor if you have any concerns about your ability to complete the Event safely and to monitor your own physical condition during the Event.}

^{16. You should ensure that you wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the Event particularly if the Event takes place in inclement weather.}

^{17. You agree that Red Sky Foundation can use any photograph(s) taken of you at the event in any}

^{literature, publicity, information material or publication promoting the charities work. This may include brochures, posters, leaflets, display boards, website and any other appropriate}

^materials.

^{18. You agree that Red Sky Foundation will share your details with the Great Run Company for event logistic purposes.}

^{19. You confirm your details can be used in accordance with the Red Sky Foundation privacy policy; Privacy Policy – Red Sky Foundation}