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Great North Run

Date

13 September 2026

£40

Fundraising target

£350

Distance

13.1 miles

Location

Newcastle

On-the-day support

Iconic city and sea views

Expert training advice

Great North Run

13 September 2026

About this event

The iconic Great North Run is one of the world's most popular half marathons. Nearly 60,000 runners will take to the streets of Newcastle for the 2026 event, and you could be one of them. You'll start in Town Moor park and pass into the heart of Newcastle, over the Tyne Bridge, and through Gateshead. Finally, you'll reach South Shields and join the famous finish line party!

Whether it's your first half marathon or you're going for a personal record, the supportive crowd and friendly atmosphere will inspire you all the way to the finish line.

See the route on the event website

Your fundraising page

Your fundraising page will be automatically set up when you register. Just give it a personal touch and share it! All fundraising from our Great North Run team will help fund vital research and support services that help everyone with Parkinson's and those who love and care for them.

In 2026, join our team for the Great North Run and help us achieve our fundraising target of:

£280,000

£195 could fund a day's work for a research assistant preparing samples of brain tissue, helping find clues to the causes of Parkinson’s.

£540 could fund a home visit from one of our Parkinson’s local advisers, helping a person living with Parkinson’s navigate the complex challenges of social care, benefits and employment issues.

£2,250 could fund 2 weeks of work for a speech and language therapist, helping people living with Parkinson’s gain confidence in being heard and understood.