Great North Run 2026

When

13 Sep 2026

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Where

Newcastle to South Shields route

United KingdomNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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About the event

The Great North Run is the world's largest half marathon, sending tens of thousands from Newcastle to the coast at South Shields each September. Founded by Brendan Foster in 1981, it is famous for the Red Arrows flypast over the finish.

Key figures
DistanceHalf marathon21.08 km, Newcastle to South Shields
First run1981founded by Brendan Foster, around 12,000 runners
Field size60,000the world's largest half marathon
Stay in Newcastle upon Tyne

Check-in 12 Sep, check-out 14 Sep 2026 — 2 nights around 13 Sep 2026. Change the dates to stay longer.

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Getting there
  • Typelandmark
  • AirportNewcastle International Airport (NCL), about 9 km
  • Time zoneEurope/London
Host country
  • Currency: British pound
  • Language: English
  • Driving: on the left
  • Capital: London
  • Phone: +44
  • Emergency: 999
  • Electricity: 230 V, plugs G

Coming years

2027

The organiser had not announced the 2027 edition as of 2026-09-03.