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Great North Run 2025

  • Date:

  • Location:

    Newcastle

  • Distance:

    13.1 miles

  • Registration fee:

    £30

  • Fundraising target:

    £350

Join us for the epic Great North Run

This iconic event is recognised as one of the world’s best half marathons, so why not don your running shoes and join us at the start line? The atmospheric route starts in Newcastle city centre, with runners crossing the famous Tyne Bridge before heading through Gateshead and to the finish line in South Shields.

If you have your own place and would like to raise funds for us, we would love to hear from you.

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Why run with us?

Despite years of ground-breaking and progressive research, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with 1 in 2 of us receiving a diagnosis in our lifetime. We urgently need to start new cancer cures - but we can't do it alone.

Taking part in an event can not only be really rewarding for you, it's also a great way to raise the vital funds we need to support ground-breaking cancer research. We only fund the brightest new ideas in research and each project could be the start of a new cancer cure of the future that will help us put an end to cancer.

How will we support you?

When you join Team Curestarter, you will receive:

  • A welcome pack, full of tips and fundraising advice
  • A free charity running top
  • Unlimited support from our dedicated Events team
  • Support on the day and meet-up in the finishers village after the race

 

If you have any questions, please contact our events team on +44 (0)300 777 7910, or email [email protected].

Read our event terms and conditions

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Already have your own event place?

If you would like to raise money for Worldwide Cancer Research we'd love to welcome you to our team of Curestarters!

FAQs

How do I set up an online fundraising page?​

We recommend using Just Giving to set up a fundraising page. Visit JustGiving and click on "Fundraise for us". You'll be taken through the steps to set up and personalise your fundraising page. If you have any questions or need some help to do this, please get in touch.

How do I tell you about my fundraising plans?​

We would love to hear about your plans for fundraising and support you however we can with materials and guidance. Go to "I already have an event place" page, complete the short online form and we'll be in touch.

Do you have fundraising packs or resources?​

You can download some resources here and we will post you a fundraising pack once you have confirmed your fundraising plans with us. 

If you need any additional branded materials such as t-shirts, balloons, banners, pens, collection boxes or leaflets, do let us know and we can include them in your pack.

How do I apply for one of your sport event places?​

We would love to have you in our team of Curestarters for one of our running or challenge events. Find out what events are coming up here.

We offer charity places in some of these events - complete the online form to apply. 

If you still can't decide, get in touch.

Can my workplace or club get involved in fundraising?

Yes, we would love to hear from you if your workplace or employer would like to support us. Whether it's a bucket collection, a team challenge, a bake sale or some volunteering, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

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