Great North Run 2027
Join Team Arthritis UK for this iconic half marathon from the Tyne Bridge to South Shields.
Sunday 12th September 2027
Newcastle
13.1 miles
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Run towards a future free from arthritis.
I want a charity place
Our charity places are currently sold out. We hope to secure additional places over the next few months, though this isn't guaranteed.
In the meantime, you can sign up to our waiting list to be the first to know if extra spots become available.
I have my own place
Congratulations on being successful in the public ballot. Join Team Arthritis UK today using your ballot place to support a future free from arthritis.
The support you’ll receive as part of team Arthritis UK
- A personalised running top or vest
- An official welcome pack full of support
- Expert fundraising support from our team
- An invitation to our charity marquee for after the race
- And of course, a loud, supportive cheer point to give you that boost on the day
Countdown to the big day!
Join an incredible team of runners
Lewis Ormston, 26, originally from Gateshead, Tyne and Wear is taking on the AJ Bell Great North Run 2026 in memory of his grandma, Dorothy, while raising money for charity Arthritis UK.Lewis fondly recalls having a close relationship with his grandparents and remembers seeing firsthand how much living with arthritis impacted his grandma’s life.
Take on the Great North Run like Lewis and support a future free from arthritis.
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Contact us
If you’ve got any questions, please email or call us and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
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