Great North Run 2025

Woman running the Great North Run

7 Sep 2025

Run

Newcastle upon Tyne

Fundraising pledge: £350

Registration fee: £15 with 50% off until 31 January 2025, normal price £30.

Distance: 13.1 miles

Be part of the largest half marathon in the world and make a huge difference.

Great North Run 2025 date

The next Great North Run takes place on Sunday 7 September 2025.

About the Great North Run

Kickstart your new year by signing up to a challenge today and become a TeamGOSH hero. Run, cycle, trek or skydive in 2025 to help give seriously ill kids childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.

Use code NY50 when you register between 26 December 2024 - 31 January 2025 for 50% off your fun-raising challenge and be a hero for childhood, for families, for seriously ill kids, for this generation and all those to come.

Do something extraordinary and challenge yourself to take on the world's most famous half marathon - the Great North Run.

Run 13.1 miles, starting in Newcastle and running across the Tyne Bridge into Gateshead, along through South Tyneside and the finish line awaits at South Shields. Watch the Red Arrows roar overhead and soak up the amazing atmosphere at this very special race.

Great North Run 2025 charity places

Secure your place on the start line by registering for one of our charity places today.

  • Registration fee: £15 with 50% off until 31 January, normal price £30.
  • Fundraising target: £350 (excluding Gift Aid).

Got your own place in the event?

If you are lucky enough to secure your own place through the Great North Run 2025 ballot, we'd love for you to join TeamGOSH and fundraise for seriously ill children.

There is no minimum fundraising commitment; we would only ask you to raise what you can. Plus, as part of TeamGOSH, you'll get the same great support as our charity place runners.

Why join TeamGOSH?

We'll be with you every step of the way. Join us and receive:

  • tips and advice on fundraising
  • a complimentary professional GOSH Charity running vest
  • access to professional training plans
  • cheering point along the route for your family and friends
  • unlimited support from a dedicated Challenge Events team
  • the satisfaction of knowing you're helping Great Ormond Street Hospital provide world-class care to its young patients and their families 

More information

If you have any questions about the Great North Run or any of our fundraising events, please email challenges@gosh.org.

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