Great North 5K
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AJ Bell Great North 5k
The AJ Bell Great North 5k takes place on Friday 10 September 2027 in Newcastle. It is a 5K city centre race that starts on the Quayside and runs around Newcastle and Gateshead's Quayside.
The event is the curtain-raiser for the AJ Bell Great North Run weekend. The course is described as a flat 5K route with on-course entertainment and local support along the Quayside. Official event photos are available after the race.
Finishers receive a medal and an exclusive finisher t-shirt. Additional services and items offered around the event include official merchandise, a personalised medal attachment service, and published results. Free 5K training plans and a runner rewards programme with discounts are available for participants. A 10% referral discount is listed as part of the entry options.
Entry pricing examples listed for 2027 include Super Earlybird at £26 and Final Entries at £33, with Super Earlybird entries noted as open. The event is presented as part of the larger North East weekend of sport in Newcastle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
