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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

Far Away Friends
Far Away Friends
We're connecting schools, students and teachers to transform education in rural Uganda.
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.
Service Dogs UK
Service Dogs UK
We train and provide assistance dogs from rescue for members of the armed forces and emergency services suffering with PTSD.
Herren Project
Herren Project
The Herren Project exists to help others navigate the road to recovery from addiction.
St Peter's Hospice
St Peter's Hospice
Support local patient care in Bristol and surrounding areas
Alive and Kicking
Alive and Kicking
Providing ethical jobs for people from communities facing disadvantage.
Cancer Research Wales
Cancer Research Wales
Funding and pioneering world class cancer research in Wales.
Action For Elders
Action For Elders
Action for Elders supports people and encourages them to exercise and become active.
Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland
Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland
Ireland’s leading charity in the battle against Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
AADI - Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland
AADI - Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland
Our dogs open up a whole new world of opportunity and possibility for autistic children.
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