- Sat 12 Sep 2026
14:10
Age 9-16
£27
- 4 km road running
Event overview
From the Mini (ages 3–8) 1.2km dash to the Junior (9–16) 4km challenge, the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run is your chance to take on the course, soak up the famous Great North atmosphere, and discover your superpower.
Whether you’re running for fun, raising money for a cause close to your heart, or chasing your personal best, the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run is the perfect stage.
The Mini 50 is a 50m course for children (3-16 yrs) who wouldn’t ordinarily be able to participate in the Junior and Mini age group events, due to their specific needs.
Mini runners (age 3 – 8) must be accompanied by an adult around the course. Junior runners (age 9-16) have the option of running by themselves, or with an adult. Accompanying adults who are running are required to wear the specific accompanying adult bib, which is attached to the child’s run number.
Highlights
- Safe and secure route on closed roads
- T-shirt for kids to run in and a shiny finisher's medal
- Photo opportunities and official event photos to purchase
- On-course music and entertainment
- An unforgettable finish line experience
- Plenty of cheers and high fives from local supporters
- Event village with exhibitors, food and drinks to enjoy post-run
This event is part of Junior & Mini Great North Run.
Event photos
Event video
- All fitness levels
- Beginner-friendly
- Event expo
- Event village
- Families
- Spectators
- Venue accessible
The Great North Run is the main event of an exciting weekend of running for all ages and abilities, kicking off with a fun and fast 5K on the Friday followed by a schedule of junior events on the Saturday.
Weekend schedule
Friday
- Great North Run 5K
Saturday
- Mini and Junior events
Sunday
- Great North Run
Timetable
Wheelchair access
The course is suitable for wheelchair users and we will have a dedicated wheelchair start on the 1.2K course. Participants in a self-propelled wheelchair will be automatically allocated to this wave, other wheelchair participants have the option to go into this wave, or take part in the age specific mass waves. The route will involve going over the Millennium Bridge, involving an adverse camber, so those choosing to participate may want to do so accompanied by an adult support runner – all participants should take special care on sections that might be tricky at high speed.
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Marshals
- Out and back
- Traffic free
- Wave start
Overview
All runners will start by crossing the Swing Bridge. Junior runners will then do an out and back section towards the Redheugh Bridge, before re-joining the Mini route that heads along the Gateshead Quayside, past the Sage Gateshead and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. All participants will then run across the Millennium Bridge before their big finish on the Newcastle Quayside, near the Law Courts.
Map
- Entertainment
- Music
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Medal
- T-shirt
Included
The medal
A shiny AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great North Run medal to show all of your friends.
The discounts
Access to exclusive runners only discounts and offers via the Great Run Rewards platform.
The T-shirt
You'll receive an exclusive AJ Bell Junior and Mini event day t-shirt to wear on the day.
Optional extras
The photos
Official event day photos available to view and purchase straight after the event, so smile for the cameras!
Best in the world. This event cannot get better.
The spectators made it feel really special and every charity station cheered me on. The medal and goody bag were top notch. I'd highly recommend this race.
Love it, will go back every year. I have done the Great North Run 10 times over many years. It's always a special and different event every year.
The best event ever. My sixth consecutive and I intend to keep going. Everything is superbly organised, it's like a massive family. The volunteers are amazing.
So many wonderful supporters and volunteers made it a fantastic day. Running over the Tyne Bridge with the Red Arrows overhead is something I'll never forget!
Great day. Great weather. Great atmosphere. Great supporters. Great experience. Great time. Great North Run.
The Great North Run was a brilliant experience and a very well-organised event. There was a fantastic atmosphere with incredible support.
Such a friendly and encouraging event and a credit to the region.
The crowds and entertainment that support the run are absolutely outstanding.
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
Joined-up Public transport
Nexus, Stagecoach, Arriva and Go North East have teamed up to offer a simple multi-use travel ticket which will be valid on Metro, any bus service, and the Shields Ferry for the day of the Great North Run. This multi-use ticket includes travel across the entire North East network on the day of the run, including Tyne and Wear, Durham and Northumberland.
This all-day travel ticket will be available to purchase from Metro station ticket machines, as well as on the day of the event. You can also purchase wristbands online until the week before the event.
Sustainability Policy
The Great Run Company is in the process of updating its Sustainability Strategy in light of its collaborative approach and recent survey. Work to minimise the environmental impacts of their events will continue throughout this process, with particular focus on:
- Reducing plastic
- Reducing waste
- Cutting carbon emissions
- Responsible procurement
In addition, they are striving to improve performance even further by making sure that sustainability is embedded at the heart of the organisation and culture.
- Age 9-16
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry details
- Junior runners have the option of running by themselves or with a parent/guardian around the 4km course.
- Accompanying adults who are running are required to wear the specific accompanying adult bib, which is attached to the child’s run number.
Entry fees
Junior entry fee
£27.00