Great North Run
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AJ Bell Great North Run
The AJ Bell Great North Run is scheduled for 12 September 2027 in Newcastle and uses the established 13.1 mile route from the city to the sea, finishing in South Shields. The event marks 45 years of the Great North Run and recently attracted 63,000 participants on the route.
Entry for the September ballot is open and will close at 23:59 on Sunday 20 September 2026; the ballot draw takes place on Monday 21 September. Ballot registration requires submission of payment details and authorisation if requested by the bank, but no funds are taken unless the entry is successful. Entrants must ensure sufficient funds are available at the time of the ballot draw; if full payment cannot be taken after a successful draw the entry will be made unsuccessful. All ballot entrants receive an email confirming their result after the draw. A confirmation email is sent after completing registration.
A limited-edition merchandise range commemorates 45 years with exclusive artwork by a North East artist and is made from organic cotton. Great North Run membership offers guaranteed entry without the ballot and includes a technical training top and discounts. Official travel and accommodation packages are available, with some options shown from £75.00 per person. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
