Great North Run 2026
Everything you need to get started
| Location: | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| Event date: | 13/09/26 |
| Registration fee: | £35 |
| Min. sponsorship: | £400 |
Join us for the second largest half marathon in the world! Starting in Newcastle upon Tyne, the 13.1 mile route takes runners through Newcastle city centre towards the River Tyne where thousands of people will cross over the iconic Tyne Bridge with the Red Arrows passing overhead.
How to join
Our charity places for the Great North Run are sold out. Please complete this form if you would like to join our waiting list. The registration fee is £35 and the minimum fundraising pledge is £400.
If you are lucky enough to have your own ballot place in the Great North Run and would like to raise money for the ICR, please let us know. There's no fundraising target, just raise as much as you can and get all the great benefits of being part of #teamICR!
Why join #teamICR?
The vital funds that you raise by running with #teamICR will help us deliver our innovative programme of cancer research. Together, we can reach the finishing line.
As part of #teamICR, you will receive:
- An ICR running vest or technical t-shirt
- Regular e-newsletters packed full of fundraising and training advice
- Support from our dedicated events team throughout your event journey
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