Great North Run
Join us in 2027 for the iconic Great North– an unforgettable run through Newcastle's finest landmarks and a perfect training ground for the Great North Run!
Event info
When: Sunday 12th September 2027
Where: Newcastle to South Shields
Registration fee: £25
Fundraising target: £350
Charity places are paid for by the Epilepsy Society, and in return you'll commit to a minimum fundraising target to help transform the people living with epilepsy. Most runners raise well above the minimum pledge.
Got your own place already?
We're here to support you
Running as part of Team Purple, you can expect the following support:
- Dedicated support from our fundraising team
- Epilepsy Society t-shirt and running vest to wear throughout your training and/or on race day
- Full fundraising pack including fundraising guides and materials
- Access to Epilepsy Society’s running hub that includes training guides and timetables
Sign up form
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