The Great North Run
About The Great North Run
- Date: 13th September 2026
- Location: Newcastle to South Shields
- Registration Fee: £40
- Fundraising Target: £375
- Distance: 13 miles - Half Marathon
- Registration deadline: 6th July 2026
Looking for Great North Run charity places? Join #TeamLifelites and run the iconic Great North Run while raising vital funds to support children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. With dedicated fundraising support and a charity place secured, every mile you run will help bring joy, connection and unforgettable moments to children and families across the UK.
We have limited places left! Don’t miss you chance to take part in the world’s biggest Half Marathon and make the impossible possible for children and their families.
60,000 incredible AJ Bell Great North Run participants run from the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields each year to have fun, achieve a fitness goal, and join an amazing running community, no matter their experience or ability. From the rush of the Red Arrows flying overhead to the oggy-oggy-oggy chants, Great North Run magic can be hard to understand – until you’ve experienced it for yourself.
Claim your place by completing your details below!
Already got your own place? Let us know at challenges@lifelites.org, we’d love to have you on board with #TeamLifelites.
Why join #TeamLifelites / Why run for Lifelifes
You’ll be powering inclusion for children and young people and their families across the UK and Ireland, by helping to provide moments of fun, connection and creativity. Hear from past runners and discover the support we offer to all our supporters.
Sign up today and you’ll get:
- A Lifelites branded running t-shirt to help you look the part*
- A Lifelites branded water bottle to help you keep hydrated on your run**
- Ongoing support from our fundraising team – your personal cheerleaders
- A fundraising pack and materials to help you with fundraising and training tips
- An amazing sense of achievement for yourself and the children and families you’ll be supporting
*You’ll get your t-shirt 3 weeks before your event providing you’ve raised £150
**Receive a water bottle once you’ve hit the £300 mark
FAQs
How do I make the payment?
You will be sent details of how to make your payment for your place in the Great North Run once you complete the form on this page.
Can I sign a team up to take part?
Of course! If you would like to enter a team, please email challenges@lifelites.org to have a chat. Place are limited, so we cannot guarantee charity places for your required number.
Do I have to be an expert runner to take part?
No! The Great North Run sees runners of all abilities taking part. Whether you run regularly, find yourself to be a bit of an expert, or more of an occasional couch to 5ker, everyone is welcome!
Claim your place
Let us know you want to take part in the Great North Run by filling out and submitting your details below. A member of the team will be in touch with next steps – how to make payment followed by a link to secure you place.
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