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United Kingdom · Road half marathon · 21.0975 km

Great North Run

Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom

The Great North Run takes 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields and turns them into a sizeable North East occasion. A huge field and a point-to-point course make it a race to plan around, from getting to the start to getting home from the coast.

Official race website How to enterPast races & results

AthRecs race guide · Updated

Upcoming dates

Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.

At a glance

City / location
Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields
County / area
Tyne and Wear
Nation
England
Distance
21.0975 kilometres / 13.1 miles
Surface
Road / surfaced paths
Course profile
Point to point
Approximate field
About 63,000Organiser-reported participants · 2026

How to enter Great North Run

These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.

Ballot

Places are allocated through the organiser’s ballot windows; check the current application timetable.

Official entry information

Charity places

Participating charities offer places with their own fundraising terms.

Official entry information

Route and course

A road course from Newcastle to South Shields. Study the organiser’s route guide and travel arrangements for the separate start and finish.

Official course information

Past races and results

Official results archive

Open the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the half marathon results.

Use the official archive above to find earlier editions and category results.

Race news, photos and video

Visit the organiser for race updates

Common questions

When is Great North Run?

Confirmed upcoming dates: 12 Sept 2027. Dates are local to the race.

How do I enter Great North Run?

Ballot: Places are allocated through the organiser’s ballot windows; check the current application timetable. Charity places: Participating charities offer places with their own fundraising terms.

Where is Great North Run and how far is it?

Great North Run takes place in Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom. This guide covers the 21.0975 km half marathon (13.1 miles). Surface: Road / surfaced paths

What is the Great North Run course like?

A road course from Newcastle to South Shields. Study the organiser’s route guide and travel arrangements for the separate start and finish. Point to point

How big is the field at Great North Run?

The approximate field is About 63,000, based on Organiser-reported participants for 2026. This gives a sense of the event’s scale; it is not a forecast for the next edition. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.

Where can I find past Great North Run results?

The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.

Sources and race information

AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.

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