Get involved Our events Great North Run 2026 The world's biggest half marathon! Sunday 13th September 2026 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 10:45am THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! Please email our Events Team to join the waiting list: [email protected] Experience the magic! Over 60,000 runners taking on the 13.1 mile route from Newcastle to South Shields each year. It’s famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable on-route entertainment, and warm Geordie welcome, not to mention the millions raised each year for worthy causes. From the rush of thousands of cheering spectators to the "oggy-oggy-oggy" chants, Great North Run magic can be hard to understand – until you’ve experienced it for yourself. The only way to guarantee your place on the the GNR start line this year is with a charity entry! Beat the ballot and sign up to make a real difference for staff, patients and their families at Leeds Teaching Hospitals today. By purchasing one of our charity places, you agree to pay a £30 registration fee (RRP £68) and fundraise a minimum of £350.Alternatively, if you already have a place in the Great North Run, you can still fundraise for us, simply by choosing to raise as much as you can in support of Leeds Hospitals Charity. Frequently Asked Questions How will my fundraising be used? By taking part in this event, your fundraising for Leeds Hospitals Charity can fund the things that make a real difference to patients and their families, and help to enhance the care the NHS already provides. This includes life-saving equipment, treatments and research into rare diseases, and helps to bring hope, happiness and home comforts to every bedside. Your participation helps our hospital teams to be their very best for your loved ones, when they need it most. Can you support them today? Read More: See the amazing difference your donations and gifts in Wills make here What do I need to do to get a running jersey? If you have signed up for a Leeds Hospitals Charity place in the Great North Run, or have your own place in the Great North Run and have chosen to fundraise for Leeds Hospitals Charity, we will send you our Leeds Hospitals Charity jersey to run in. These will be sent out a few weeks before the event. I've not received my running jersey yet, could I have an update? Running jerseys are sent out weekly, beginning a few weeks before the events. If you have either signed up for a Leeds Hospitals Charity place or have your own place and have set up a fundraising page for Leeds Hospitals Charity and have not yet received your running jersey, please contact our events team [email protected] or call 0113 539 7020. Please provide details of your fundraising page and any information you received upon signing up, so we can more easily locate your details. PLEASE NOTE: We work hard to meet the high demand for running jerseys, so thank you for your patience. When will I receive my race number? Race numbers are being processed by Great Run - all information about race number delivery is available on the Great North Run website. What will happen on the day? For all runner and spectator information on the day, including race office location, baggage store, travel and road closure information and more, please visit the Great North Run website. Book your place Opens in new window If you have any questions, please email [email protected]or call 0113 539 7020. Donate Today Donate today and together we can make a real difference for patients, families and staff. Find out more Manage Cookie Preferences