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AJ Bell Great North Run

Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, United Kingdom

calendar_today 13 Sep, 2026

sell £40.00 – £400.00

About the Event

Join the world's biggest and most iconic half marathon for an unforgettable celebration of running at the AJ Bell Great North Run on Sunday, 13 September 2026. Marking its incredible 45th year, this legendary 13.1-mile event unites 60,000 runners from elite athletes to first-timers on a historic point-to-point journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to the coast at South Shields. Experience the unique 'Great North Run magic'—from the roar of the Red Arrows overhead to the famed camaraderie of the Tyne Bridge—on a fast, spectator-lined course that captures the heart of North East England. While the September 2025 ballot has closed, hope is not lost; you can enter the January 2026 ballot or secure a guaranteed charity place with one of hundreds of official partners. Every finisher earns a coveted medal, and by participating, you become part of a global community that has raised millions for vital causes. Lace up for more than a race; it's a life-affirming pilgrimage that defines the British running calendar.

Races Offered

Great North Run - Charity Place: Flexi Fundraising Option

Sep 13, 2026

straighten

Distance — 21.1K

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timer

10:50

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£130.00

Great North Run - Charity Place: Fundraising Option

Sep 13, 2026

straighten

Distance — 21.1K

terrain

Type — —

timer

10:50

sell

£40.00

Great North Run - Charity Place: Self Donate Option

Sep 13, 2026

straighten

Distance — 21.1K

terrain

Type — —

timer

10:50

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£400.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Newcastle upon Tyne.

thermostat Temperature

10.2° / 17.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.7° / 14.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 33m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

81.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:39

nightlight Sunset

19:21

About Newcastle upon Tyne

Learn more about the host city, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Newcastle upon Tyne is a city in Tyne and Wear in the north-east of England. It's an industrial but lively, cultural place on the north bank of the River Tyne, with a population of just over 300,000 in 2019, and another half a million residing in its outlying areas.