The Great North Run 2025

Start the Great North Run in Newcastle city centre and run the 13.1miles to South Shields seafront. The Great North Run is the world’s largest half marathon. It has become an iconic feature of Newcastle Gateshead’s cultural and sporting programme and welcomes 52,000 runners to the Northeast from all over the world.

Simply let us know you’d like to take part by clicking on ‘Register Now’ below. We’ll be in touch to help you register to run the half marathon direct with the organisers. You can then set up your Just Giving page below.

And we’ll be with you every step of the way to wish you luck and how support you with PR and social posts wherever possible.

Thank you!