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Great North Run 2026

Run to beat blood cancer at the Great North Run 2026

Run the world’s largest half marathon and help beat blood cancer.

This iconic half marathon takes you from Newcastle City Centre, across the Tyne Bridge and finishes by the sea in the picturesque coastal town of South Shields - all shown on the BBC!

Celebrate your achievement with your fellow teammates at our post-race reception in the charity village and know that you've made a difference to all those affected by blood cancer.

Join us

Registrations for 2026 are now open. You can sign up today for a charity place with Blood Cancer UK.'

If you've secured your own ballot place for 2025 you can register your own place and join team Blood Cancer UK.

Blood Cancer UK runner at the Great North Run cheering into the camera

Great North Run Team Blood Cancer UK highlights

Join Team Blood Cancer UK at the world's biggest half marathon