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

St Peter's Hospice

Support local patient care in Bristol and surrounding areas

Dougie Mac

Delivering excellent, compassionate care to people approaching end of life.

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association

A leading children's cancer charity - we work to improve treatment and care.

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.

The Gurkha Welfare Trust

The leading Gurkha charity. we provide aid to Gurkha veterans, their families and communities.

Variety

Delivering life-changing programs that give children and young people across the uk a better future.

Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer

Orchid is the UK’s leading charity for those affected by male cancer. For over 25 years we have been working to save men’s lives from testicular, penile and prostate cancer through a range of support services, education and awareness campaigns and a world-class research programme.

Herren Project

The Herren Project exists to help others navigate the road to recovery from addiction.

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.

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.