Great North Run

Take on the world's biggest half marathon and together we can fund Parkinson's nurses and specialist healthcare across the UK.

Location

Newcastle

Date 

7 September 2025

Sign up fee

£40

Sponsorship

£350

Entries into the Great North Run have now sold out.

If you have your own place in the event and wish to fundraise for Parkinson's UK, please join our team now.

If you would like to be added to the waiting list for a charity place, please email events@parkinsons.org.uk

Event details

The Great North Run is iconic. It's one of the world's most popular half marathons. Nearly 60,000 runners will take to the streets of Newcastle in 2025. Starting in Town Moor park, the route will navigate over the Tyne Bridge and through Gateshead before finishing in South Shields.
  

How we'll support you:

  • Free Parkinson's UK breathable running top
  • Exclusive email updates including fundraising and training tips
  • Access to a range of fundraising materials
  • Facebook group to get to know the team
  • Great support team out on the route
  • Massage, food and drinks at the charity village

Entry options

Charity place entry

Charity places have now sold out. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email events@parkinsons.org.uk

Own Place Entry

If you've secured your own place with the race organisers for the 2025 Great North Run, you can still run for Team Parkinson's. Our suggested fundraising target is £150.

Find out more

To find out more about the event, visit the Great North Run website

 

Contact details

Get in touch with us at events@parkinsons.org.uk or call 020 7963 3912.