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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

Dundalk Dog Rescue
Dundalk Dog Rescue
Help us help them because every dog deserves a loving family.
Sumatran Orangutan Society
Sumatran Orangutan Society
Help protect orangutans, their forests and their future.
Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation
Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation
Funding research which could potentially lead to breakthrough treatment for spinal injury
The Gurkha Welfare Trust
The Gurkha Welfare Trust
The leading Gurkha charity. we provide aid to Gurkha veterans, their families and communities.
St Peter's Hospice
St Peter's Hospice
Support local patient care in Bristol and surrounding areas
Dougie Mac
Dougie Mac
Delivering excellent, compassionate care to people approaching end of life.
Black Country Mental Health
Black Country Mental Health
Bringing a better quality of life for people affected by poor mental health, across the Black Country.
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association
A leading children's cancer charity - we work to improve treatment and care.
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Roy Castle Lung Cancer foundation offers expert lung cancer information and support.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Supporting families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
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