- Distance:
- 13.1 miles
- Ability:
- Intermediate
The AJ Bell Great North Run isn’t just the world’s biggest half marathon, it’s a legendary celebration of people, passion and pure Geordie spirit. Every year, 60,000 runners charge from vibrant Newcastle to the cheering crowds of South Shields, soaking up an atmosphere like nowhere else on earth.
Register your place!
Take on the Great North Run 2026 as part of Team SSAFA! A fantastic run for an fantastic cause!
Register today!From the iconic Red Arrows roaring overhead to the electrifying oggy-oggy-oggy chants echoing along the route, the Great North Run isn’t just an event… it’s an experience. One you simply can’t understand until you’re right there in the middle of it, heart racing, feet flying, and thousands of voices lifting you along.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, fundraising for a cause you love, or running for the joy (and the pint!) waiting at the end, you’re guaranteed a journey you’ll never forget - and a finish line feeling that will stay with you forever!
As part of TeamSSAFA, you’ll receive:
- Inspiring fundraising tips and ideas
- Access to fundraising materials
- An official SSAFA running vest and iron on letters
- A bespoke training programme
- Entry into our exclusive TeamSSAFA Facebook group
- A dedicated meeting point and post race celebration in the charity village
- A commemorative certificate and medal as a thank you for your amazing support
Join TeamSSAFA today and be part of the event of a lifetime, while helping us support the brave men, women and families of our Armed Forces community.
Registration Fee: £35
Fundraising Target: £350
If you would like any more information, please email teamssafa@ssafa.org.uk or call 020 4566 7952.