Event Type:Running
Great North Run
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Location:Newcastle upon Tyne
Distance:13.1 miles
Registration fee:£30
Fundraising target:£400
Event date:13th Sep 2026
Run the Great North Run as part of our #WishHero team, because every child deserves to wish for more than a life defined by illness.
60,000 determined and dedicated runners make the Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon – famous for its warm North East welcome and unbeatable atmosphere.
By becoming a #WishHero in the 2026 Great North Run, you have the power to make a wish come true for a critically ill child, allowing families to create lasting memories that they will treasure forever - no matter what the future holds.
LAST MINUTE CHARITY PLACE AVAILABLE!
Registration Options
Own Place
If you are one of the lucky ones to acquire a ballot place, help to make wishes come true by choosing to run for Make-A-Wish. Join our team for free here, set your own fundraising target, and be a 2026 #WishHero.
How we'll support you
- A free #WishHero running top and fundraising pack
- Access to our online training hub and app
- Regular support emails, key information and fundraising tips
- Any fundraising materials you may require
- Dedicated member of the Events Team to help
- Thank you letter and certificate
Why run for us in the Great North Run?
By supporting Make-A-Wish UK and becoming a #WishHero in the Great North Run 2026, you'll be transforming the lives of children like Harrison from Newcastle. He wished to have a gaming PC so that he could learn a new skill independently - all made possible because of #WishHeroes like you.
Please take a second to share Harrison's wish
Harrison's wish
7 years old
Newcastle-under-Lyme