Run AJ Bell Great North with Personal Best Foundation
AJ Bell Great North Run
Join 60,000 runners at the world’s biggest half marathon. Run across the Tyne Bridge, through roaring crowds, all the way to the coast at South Shields on this iconic 13.1-mile journey and by running for the Personal Best Foundation, every stride you take will help change young lives.
Date and Location
13 September 2026, Newcastle upon-Tyne
Entry fee
£40
Minimum sponsorship
£350
Apply for a charity place
Apply for a charity place and tell us about your fundraising plans. If successful, pay a £40 registration fee and pledge to raise a minimum of £350.
Event Details
Since 1981, the Great North Run has captured the imagination of runners across the world, and in 2026 it will be an incredible 45 years of the famous event.
The AJ Bell Great North Run starts in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne and finishes in South Shields, half marathon participants are treated to a fly over from the Red Arrows and the amazing support along the way.
If you would like to be one of those and help to raise vital funds for Personal Best Foundation along the way register your interest today.
What support you get when you are part of #TeamPersonalBest
- Free access to the Coopah Training App for the duration of your training which includes:
- Personalised training plans - tailored to your goals, expereince and schedule
- Live coaching on the go
- 24/7 expert support
- High quality Personal Best Foundation technical running vest or t-shirt
- Fundraising advice and support
Got your own ballot place?
Have you already secured your place in the 2026 Great North Run? Click on the link to register with #TeamPersonalBest and to fundraise for the Personal Best Foundation.