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Great North Run 2026

Join over 57,000 runners for this iconic half marathon taking you from the centre of Newcastle to the coastline of South Shields. This race fills fast – so don't miss out! 

Mind Charity Places are now sold out.

When
13 September 2026

Registration fee
£35.00

Minimum fundraising target
£400.00

Where
Newcastle Upon Tyne

Minimum age
17

How to register

Mind's places in the Great North Run are now sold out. You can join our waitlist to find out if more places become available.

 

You may already have a place in the Great North Run, which you got through the ballot. If you'd like to use your place to raise money for Mind, you can! We'd love to have you on the team.

Just click on the link below to let us know, so we can send you a fundraising pack and Mind running vest and get you involved!

"Running helped me live in the moment, instead of worrying about the future or past, which I’d always done."

Read Pete's story

Why join Team Mind?

In this video, we see a lots of phenomenal Mind runners in some of the most iconic runs across the UK. We see emotional hugs, high fives, cheers, tears, laughter.

Each year, 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem. No one should face it alone. We campaign to improve services to get a better deal from the government. Our Infoline provides support and advice. Join the fight for mental health. Sign up for a run and join #TeamMind.

How we'll support you

From the moment you sign up, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We offer all our runners a fantastic support package, including:

  • Fundraising support and advice
  • Access to a training resources and a personalised training plan
  • Regular email updates
  • A Mind running vest to wear with pride
  • A loud and enthusiastic cheer point on the route to help encourage you on your way
  • A post-race reception to celebrate your amazing achievement at the event village after you've finished
  • A dedicated and experienced Fundraising Officer, who'll give information and support in the run-up to your event

Any questions?

The Great North Run is run by Great Runs. For questions about the event, you can:

Where does the money go?

£420 could help to pay for our Infoline's phone bill for a whole week.

£585 could help cover the cost of a Legal Line advisor for 5 days.

£760 could help us keep our online community open for 1 day.

Find out more about our work in our annual report.

Other ways you could get involved

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