- Fri 11 Sep 2026
18:00
Age 11 & over
£27-£30
- 5 km road running
Event overview
Like all Great Runs, it’s packed with phenomenal local support and entertainment. As well as iconic Tyneside views, an electric atmosphere, and an incredible feeling of achievement, runners will also find a medal and an exclusive finisher t-shirt at the finish line.
It’s Friday night: go forth and celebrate in one of the UK’s top cities for partying!
Highlights
- Run past some of the city's most famous landmarks
- Music and entertainment to keep you motivated
- Run number personalised with your name
- Bespoke medal, optional T-shirt and Finishers' pack
- Exclusive runner-only discounts via the Rewards Platform
- Free training plans and support up to event day
- 10% when you refer a friend
Event photos
Event video
- All fitness levels
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Families
- Spectators
Timetable
- First aid
- Flat
- Marshals
- Out and back
- PB
- Traffic free
- Way markers
Overview
Your Great North 5k Route…There’s a small change to this year’s route, but all the best bits remain the same. You’ll start in the same iconic spot and cross both the Swing bridge and Millennium bridge, before a Grandstand finish on the Tyne.
Map
- Entertainment
- Music
- Toilets
- Goody bag
- Medal
- T-shirt
Included
The medal
Every finisher gets a medal - and it’s big, it’s shiny and it’s perfect for showing off to your pals.
The photos
Action shots available! The team of photographers are ready and waiting to capture your finest moment.
The discounts
Enjoy exclusive discounts for 12 months after your Great Run entry. Running feels good, but money off feels even better.
Optional extra
iTAB
Make it personal with an iTAB. Order yours when you sign up.
T-shirt
You'll receive an exclusive AJ Bell Great North 5k (optional) event day t-shirt to keep as a memory. .
Really loved it. The medal is mesmerising and motivational for me to take part every year. Sumana N
Always like to challenge myself when it comes to the 5K runs plus gives me an idea what to expect if I did do the Great North Run. Ben L
Course was well presented and very well organised. Staff were helpful. Good facilities and very clean. Lots of medical staff around the course. Kieron D
What a fantastic event from start to finish! Throughly loved everything about the event! Tom B
Brilliant and easy 5k route on the quayside of Newcastle and Gateshead. Crossing the river twice at the Swing Bridge and the Millennium Bridge. The route was great with the crowd at the finish helping to power through to the finish. Andrew D
This was my second time doing the GNR 5k and again I really enjoyed it. Great atmosphere, once I got running the nerves had gone. Friendly volunteers. Lauren B
A great flat course on a lovely summer's night in September. Please bring this course back in future. Great support around the course. Laura H
The race was amazing to take part in will definitely be back next year. Stuart H
Incredible event, with a really fun course and an even greater finish! Staff and volunteers were amazing, this is a definite must do event. Anna L
Great event and atmosphere, was not sure what to expect as this was my first time. Overall good experience. Lee H
Reviews thanks to RaceCheck
- Age 11 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
- Race pack by post
Entry fees
Early bird entry fee
From £27.00
Entry fee
£30.00