- Sun 5 Jul 2026
10:00
Age 15 & over
£33-£40
- 10 km road running + 291 ft ascent
Event overview
Get ready to see a side of Newcastle you’ve never seen before at the AJ Bell Great North 10K, with unbeatable city views and the ultimate finish line feeling.
The 10K city centre route showcases some of the most legendary sights in Newcastle, including the iconic Tyne Bridge and plenty of city centre landmarks.
Expect a rocking DJ set on the Great North Road start and finish line, plenty of high-energy tunes at motivation stations along the course and roaring crowd support throughout the city centre and all the way to the finish.
The celebrations continue after your finish-line moment, with a packed event village on the Town Moor. And don’t forget: there’s also some brilliant bling and an exclusive finisher t-shirt to add to – or kickstart – your collection.
Highlights
- Run past some of the city's most famous landmarks
- Featuring the iconic Tyne Bridge
- Music and entertainment to keep you motivated
- Run number personalised with your name
- Free training plans and support up to event day
- Exclusive runner-only discounts on rewards platform
Event photos
Event video
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Fancy dress
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Teams
- Wheelchair users
Timetable
Wheelchair entrants
This event is suitable for wheelchair users. There is a question on the entry form that asks if you are a wheelchair user and if you will be participating in a self-propelled racing wheelchair, or if you will be participating in a standard wheelchair and will be assisted (pushed).
Business Challenge
The Business Challenge is a corporate running challenge in the biggest cities across the UK. It’s open to organisations of all shapes and sizes, is suitable for groups large or small (minimum team of 4) and is great for all ages and abilities. If you’re tired of cringey teambuilding exercises, it’s a great way to invest in workforce wellbeing for a happier and healthier team.
- A team can be four or more, there is no maximum number of team members.
- The finishing times of the fastest 4 members of the team will be used to calculate the overall team time.
- Manage your team through an easy-to-use group dashboard. Swap runners up until six weeks before the event.
- The winning team at each event will receive a trophy to display with pride.
- Bag storage
- Toilets
- Urban
- Distance markers
- Entertainment
- First aid
- Marshals
- Traffic free
- Undulating
- Water stations
- Wave start
- Way markers
Overview
Starting on the famous AJ Bell Great North Run start line, runners will follow the first 3km of the GNR course and pass across the iconic Tyne Bridge twice, before weaving through Newcastle city centre. Runners will take in plenty of famous landmarks on route including The Sage, Grey’s Monument, Eldon Square, Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle Civic Centre, Haymarket; and Great North Museum. A grandstand finish awaits on the town moor, along with post event celebrations in the Apres Run zone.
The first couple of kilometres of the Great North 10K are downhill, followed by a 1.5km flat stretch. Then there’s approximately 4.5km of twisty, uphill running, with a final flat 2km dash to the finish line.
Map
- Event app
- GPS tracking
- iTAB
- Map
- Medal
- Race photo
- Technical t-shirt
- Training plan
Included
The medal
A shiny new, Great Manchester Run medal, an exclusive finishers t-shirt plus a finisher’s bag filled with goodies.
The photos
Official event day photos available to view and purchase straight after the event, so smile for the cameras!
The app
Event day tracking and results ready to view on the app shortly after you cross the finish line.
The discounts
Access to exclusive runners only discounts and offers via the rewards platform.
Optional extra
iTAB
Make it personal with an iTAB. Order yours when you sign up.
T-shirt
For environmental reasons the official t-shirt is now optional.
Newcastle United Foundation
This event is proud to partner with the Newcastle United Foundation.
To celebrate this partnership all participants who choose to run and raise funds for NUF will receive a special edition run number and start in a special NUF wave. The Foundation is focused on improving the lives of thousands of local children, teenagers, adults, families and the older generations. They are committed to helping people across the North East be more active and feel happier and healthier, through sport.
- Age 15 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Race pack by post
Get 10% off when you refer a friend.
Entry fees
Early bird entry fee
£33.00
Entry fee
£40.00
A well organised event with a carnival atmosphere. A tough course so don't expect a personal best. Mike C
Brilliant run! Volunteers were brilliant x Jess A
Lovely friendly atmosphere, fab Seeing all the different buildings and Newcastle history and fairly flat route. Fiona J
This run is challenging, but manageable... the crowds and atmosphere make this an occasion. For 70 minutes I feel like an athlete! People cheer you on using your name (it’s written on your race number). If you Park Run this is a next-level event. It is mostly flat with great views of the Tyne and friendly support all around. Organisation is always sleek. The goodies are top quality. Catherine K
Fantastic organisation and really enjoyable event. Thank you ! Andrea S
Amazing course and support, everything was top-notch. Can’t wait to race again next year! Jonathan W
Great event and beautiful course. A must-do for any serious athlete! Mia C
Loved every moment of this event! The atmosphere was great! Patrick G
The event was well organised. The controlled start allows all runners a good start. The course was clear and well marshalled. Good atmosphere all round. Pat H
Brilliantly organized from start to finish. Fantastic atmosphere around the course and grand music. A super motivational day all round. Thank you all. Alan E
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