The Great North Run is the world’s biggest Half Marathon, now in its 44th year! Participants come from every postcode region in the UK to take part, and the event is televised live on the BBC. 

Run for Action Duchenne!

You can be part of our vision, a world where lives are no longer limited by Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

In 2025, run for Action Duchenne and you will be warmly welcomed into our community of amazing supporters and Duchenne families. Every penny you raise will help children, young people and adults living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare muscle wasting condition.

With the money you raise

*£20 Could pay for a newly diagnosed family to receive an initial support telephone call and vital information pack.

*£50 Could fund one full hour of research.

*£100 Could contribute to bringing a Duchenne science education event to our families across the UK

*£500 Could help us develop and deliver a support and education webinar

Registration is just £40 and we ask our runners to raise a minimum of £350 to support our vital work. 

As a much treasured supporter we provide you with

• The start of what we hope will be an amazing journey with our charity!

• Support from you from the moment you sign up and throughout your whole journey. We will make sure you know the impact your hard work and commitment is having on our vision.

• Peer support and training tips from other Action Duchenne runners.

• Fundraising support, ideas and materials to help you generate and smash your target. You can download our fundraising pack to help you get started.

• An Action Duchenne running vest or t-shirt for you to wear with pride during training and on the day!