2026 Great North Run
Take on the 2026 Great North Run
Date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Location: Newcastle – Claremont Road
Distance: Half marathon
Whether you already have your own place or you'd like a charity place, join Team Cancer Research UK in 2026 for The Great North Run and play your part in supporting vital cancer research.
About the Great North Run
Join Cancer Research UK at The Great North Run, the UK's biggest and best half marathon.
Take part in this televised event that has attracted world-class athletes like Mo Farah and Haile Gebrselassie. With 60,000 runners the atmosphere is guaranteed to be electric!
The route starts in Newcastle, crosses the River Tyne then runs through Gateshead, South Tyneside and ends in South Shields.
The Great North Run route map
Why run for Cancer Research UK?
Bridie has taken on the Great North Run six times as part of Team Cancer Research UK. She fundraises in memory of her Dad, who died of bowel cancer.
My first runs were really hard, but I trained and persevered, and I got better. On the day of my first Great North Run I wore my Cancer Research UK vest with pride, I was so happy to be taking part. The atmosphere was amazing and crossing the finish line I was ecstatic! I was so proud of myself and how far I’d come. Every step is worth it. For every person we lose to cancer, it spurs me on even more to continue fundraising so that we can find a cure.
The difference your money makes
1,100 Cancer Research UK runners taking on the Great North Run
Hitting their fundraising targets to raise a total of around £540,000
Team Cancer Research UK runners receive
Get training support
We've teamed up with experts to give you the best training support and advice for your event. Whether it's your first time training or you're looking to smash a PB, we've got a training plan for you.
Get fundraising support
We're with you every step of your fundraising journey so you can smash your target. Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to get going such as fundraising ideas, top tips, planners and posters.
Get kitted out
We worked with Scimitar to create Cancer Research UK sportswear that’s comfortable, looks great and supports our vital work. 20% of the price of these products will be paid to Cancer Research UK.
We'll be there on the day, ready and waiting to shout your name with pride, so make sure you look out for all our cheering points along the course. Find out everything you need to know about cheer points and post-race reception.
Contact Cancer Research UK Supporter Services on 0300 123 5461 or email supporter.services@cancer.org.uk. They'll be able to help you with any queries about the event or your fundraising.
Any questions? Check out our sports events frequently asked questions.
Volunteer at the 2025 Great North Run
Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every mile, every pound and every person. Play your part and join our dedicated team to support our fundraisers on the day.
