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Great North 10k 2026

Soak up the atmosphere and experience the city of Newcastle like never before.
  • GB Newcastle
  • 5 July 2026
  • 10K
Great North 10k 2026
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

Charity partners you can support in this event include

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Roy Castle Lung Cancer foundation offers expert lung cancer information and support.
Children's Health Foundation
Children's Health Foundation
Children’s Health Foundation’s mission is to help provide world-class facilities, research and compassionate loving care for every sick child in Ireland.
Brain Tumour Ireland
Brain Tumour Ireland
A charity founded by a small group of people caring for a family member who was sadly lost to a brain tumour in early 2012.
Restless Development
Restless Development
Supporting the journey of a young person to become a leader and to multiply that leadership in their communities.
Team Red, White and Blue
Team Red, White and Blue
Team RWB is a community of Veterans, Service Members, military families, and supporters, united by teamwork, shared values, and a common goal.
Sandy Bear Children's Bereavement Charity
Sandy Bear Children's Bereavement Charity
Providing services to all children and young people who have, or who are likely to suffer a bereavement in Wales.
Claire House Children's Hospice
Claire House Children's Hospice
Helping seriously & terminally ill children live life to the full.
Dougie Mac
Dougie Mac
Delivering excellent, compassionate care to people approaching end of life.
London Cycling Campaign
London Cycling Campaign
We campaign so that everyone can enjoy cycling safely in London.
The Myton Hospices
The Myton Hospices
We believe every single moment matters and we focus on enhancing life when cure is no longer an option.
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