Great North 10k 2026

Soak up the atmosphere and experience the city of Newcastle like never before.

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Great North 10k 2026

Newcastle
5 July 2026
10K

Why run it?

The AJ Bell Great North 10k showcases the city of Newcastle like never before. Known for it's epic atmosphere, the 10k city centre route showcases some of the most legendary sights in Newcastle, including the iconic Tyne Bridge, with a start and finish line on the Great North Road. Expect on-course live music at the motivation stations as well as throngs of high energy supporters all the way to the finish.  The celebrations also continue after the finish line, with a buzzing apres-event village for you and your supporters on the Town Moor.

What's it like to run?

Runners:

10000

Surface:

Road

Start:

10:00

Course:

Mostly flat

Temp:

14–19°C

Distance:

10K

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Charity partners you can support in this event include

Mental Health Foundation

Support us to create good mental health for all

Open Door Charity

Offering free, fast, and effective mental health support to help young people and adults thrive.

Children in Crossfire

Responding to the rights and needs of children and young people caught in the crossfire.

Heart Heroes

Providing subsidised social events for children, and their families, living with heart conditions.

Black Country Mental Health

Bringing a better quality of life for people affected by poor mental health, across the Black Country.

Cancer Research Wales

Funding and pioneering world class cancer research in Wales.

Live Unlimited

Providing opportunities and support to looked-after children and young care leavers in Barnet.

Better Lives Foundation

Over 40 years experience working to improve health and education conditions in Sierra Leone.

Make-A-Wish UK

Make-A-Wish UK grant life-changing wishes to critically ill children. When it comes to their dreams, they deserve to wish for more than a life defined by their illness.