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

Alive and Kicking

Providing ethical jobs for people from communities facing disadvantage.

Variety

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

Restless Development

Supporting the journey of a young person to become a leader and to multiply that leadership in their communities.

Action For Elders

Action for Elders supports people and encourages them to exercise and become active.

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.

Heart Heroes

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

The Matt Hampson Foundation

Supporting young people seriously injured through sport, so they can get busy living again.

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.