Great North Run

The Great North Run is one of the largest half-marathons in the world.

Event details

Date
7 September 2025

Location
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

Distance
13.1 miles

Registration fee
£25 (non-refundable)

Fundraising target
£350

About this event

The Great North Run is one of the largest half-marathons in the world. It's famous for the fantastic atmosphere around every part of the course with thousands of spectators there to cheer you over the finish line.

Charity places

Take on the iconic Great North Run as part of RSPCA Team Animal. By raising money for the RSPCA you'll be helping us create a world that's kinder to animals and we'll be there on the day to cheer you round the course too!

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Fundraising

Request a fundraising pack

Helpful hints and tips, poster templates and more.

Running with your own place?

Got your own place in the race? We would love you to join Team Animal and fundraise for the RSPCA using your own place. You can set your own fundraising target and will receive an RSPCA team animal running vest once you raise £50 plus all the great Team Animal benefits listed below.

Use own place

All our runners benefit from:

RSPCA team animal personalised running vest made from recycled plastic bottles.
Digital fundraising pack bursting with ideas to help you reach your target.
Facebook group to talk to other RSPCA eventers before the race day and share your experiences.
Committed events team on hand to help with your fundraising.
A Team Animal Strava group to share your training progress with fellow Team Animal runners.

Join the official Team Animal cheering team

Not a runner but would still like to be involved? Join the official Team Animal cheering team and support our runners on the course. We're also looking for volunteer photographers.