Half Marathon Distance.

60,000 incredible participants run from the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields each year to fundraise, have fun, achieve a fitness goal, and join an amazing running community, no matter their experience or ability. From the rush of the Red Arrows flying overhead to the oggy-oggy-oggy chants, Great North Run magic can be hard to understand – until you’ve experienced it for yourself. Since 1981, the Great North Run has captured the imagination of runners across the globe, and in 2026 we mark an incredible 45 years of the famous event.