Great North Run 2026
Take on the iconic Great North Run for Teenage Cancer Trust, and be part of the team that gets young people through cancer.
- Date:
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- location:
- Newcastle
- Event type:
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Half marathons, Running,
- Difficulty:
- Challenging
Join us for the Great North Run – the world’s biggest half marathon, with an incredible 60,000 runners taking part.
This iconic event is famous for its warm North East welcome, amazing atmosphere and legendary cheering from our cheer squad!
The Great North Run takes place on Sunday 13 September 2026, starting in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne and ending in South Shields.
Our charity places in the Great North Run are now open. Charity places cost £25 each, with a minimum sponsorship target of £375.
Register for the Great North Run 2026
I need a place
Our charity places are currently full. Click the link to join our waitlist and be the first to hear when a place becomes available.
I already have a place
If you’ve been lucky enough to secure a place in the Great North Run 2026 ballot, we’d love to have you on our team!
How we'll support you
The difference you'll make
Today in the UK, seven young people aged 13-24 will hear the words: “you have cancer.”
It’s most likely the toughest and scariest thing they’ve ever faced – and it takes an unstoppable team to get them through it.
By taking on a challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust, you become part of the team – because the money you raise helps fund our specialist hospital units, nurses and youth workers.
Your support means young people don’t face cancer alone. You’re helping make sure they have the best expert care from a friendly, dedicated team, alongside others their age they can relate to.
We’re the only UK charity providing specialised nursing care and support for young people with cancer – and we receive no government funding, so we couldn’t do it without you.
Our runners at the Great North Run
Sponsored by MandM
A huge thank you to MandM who generously supply Teenage Cancer Trust running tops for our supporters free of charge.
