Expected September 2027
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Join 60,000 runners at the world’s biggest and best half marathon with a ballot entry. Get the low-down on key dates, the route and race-day logistics, then secure your place on the iconic start line.
Start on Town Moor in Newcastle
Cross the Tyne Bridge with Red Arrows flypast
Point-to-point route to South Shields coast
Final mile along the seafront
Start / Finish
The Town Moor, Grandstand Road, Newcastle upon Tyne
Sea Road, South Shields
Getting There
Race Day
What you get
Finisher medal
Finisher t-shirt
Finisher certificate
Chip timing
Race photos
Goody bag
Event app with live tracking
Exclusive discounts for 12 months
Training plan
GPS tracking
On the day
Toilets
Food vendors
Merchandise
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
The first ballot round opens in September and the second in January. Successful applicants are notified shortly after the draw. If unsuccessful, you can try again in the January ballot or secure a charity place.
Yes, SOLGAR pacers are available to help you achieve your target time. Follow a pacer marked with your desired finish time.
Yes, you can secure a charity place through one of the partner charities. Visit the charity places page for details.
If you miss the ballot or are unsuccessful, you can still secure a place by joining a charity team. Charity places close in early July.
The Great North Run route has both uphill and downhill sections. Miles 1-2, 5-8 and 12-13.1 are mainly downhill, whereas many runners report that they find miles 8-12 the toughest section – there’s quite a bit of uphill during this four-mile stretch.
Entry fee
Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Expected September 2027
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