Great North Run 2026

Take part in the world's most iconic half marathon - Join Team Burning Nights for the Great North Run 2026!

The AJ Bell Great North Run is calling – are you ready to be part of something truly extraordinary? Join Team Burning Nights and take your place among 60,000 incredible runners on this unforgettable 13.1-mile journey from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to the stunning South Shields coastline on Sunday 13 September 2026.

There’s nothing quite like the AJ Bell Great North Run.

Returning on Sunday 13 September 2026, the world’s biggest half marathon once again brings together tens of thousands of runners for an unforgettable 13.1-mile journey from Newcastle to South Shields.

From the electric start line in the city centre to the iconic Tyne Bridge crossing and the unforgettable finish by the sea, the Great North Run is famous for its roaring crowd support, incredible atmosphere and extraordinary fundraising spirit.

Whether participants are ticking off a bucket-list challenge, returning for another unforgettable year, or taking on their very first half marathon, this is an event that delivers something truly special.

By joining Team Burning Nights, runners won’t just experience one of the most iconic events in the world, they’ll also be helping to change lives through their fundraising efforts.

Join Team Burning Nights today. Don’t wait – spots fill fast! Register now and make every mile matter.

Limited availability!

There are only a few charity places available with Team Burning Nights for this year's Great North Run. Register your interest now to avoid disappointment!

Closing date for submitting a registration form is 5pm on Monday 11th May. Please note that submitting a registration does not guarantee you a charity place. If you are successful in securing a charity entry, a member of the team will contact you in due course to confirm whether you have been allocated a place, after registration has closed.

Charity places to run in aid of Burning Nights CRPS Support in the 2026 Great North Run are very limited. Runners are asked to raise a minimum of £500 (excluding Gift Aid). There is no registration fee for those successful in securing a charity place.

There is high demand for our charity places so remember that your registration form is an opportunity to tell us why you want to take part. Please give as much detail as possible, including any personal or professional connection you might have to CRPS, previous experience of fundraising or raising awareness, and how you plan to fundraise to reach the £500 target.

Any questions?

You can find out more information about the event itself via the Great Run website. Otherwise, don't hesitate to get in touch with us on fundraise@burningnightscrps.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Already got your place? Check out the Great Run training plans.

If you're motivated to take on the 2026 Great North Run and fundraise for Burning Nights CRPS Support - get in touch! We'd love to hear from you!