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Great North Run 2027

  • 12 Sep 2027
  • 11am
  • Newcastle

Take on the iconic Great North Run as part of #TeamCCN!

Join thousands of other runners in the world’s biggest half marathon and take part in the iconic Great North Run 2027 as part of Team Children’s Cancer North!

Soak up the incredible atmosphere as you take on the famous 13.1 mile route from Newcastle to South Shields, with every step you take helping to raise awareness and money to support children affected by cancer, and their families.

As well as an incredible feeling of achievement, runners will also receive a medal and an exclusive finisher t-shirt at the finish line.

Our 2027 charity places are now open!

Sign up today

What you will receive as part of your Children’s Cancer North charity package:

 

  • An invitation to our pre-race breakfast near the start line with access to clean toilets, complimentary refreshments and free gold glittering in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month throughout September
  • A free charity run vest, so you can show your support in style!
  • A charity awareness ribbon and temporary tattoo to wear on run day
  • Access to our charity tent in the Event Village where we will be ready to welcome you with plenty of complimentary snacks, drinks and a free massage once you’ve crossed that finish line!
  • A friendly meeting point for your friends, family and supporters to meet you at the finish, with activities to keep the kids entertained
  • A relatively low minimum fundraising pledge of £200, to help make life better for children and young people with cancer
  • Be cared for by our dedicated stewarding team and receive top tips to support your fundraising goals
  • Be celebrated by our fantastic cheer point volunteers along the course as part of the unforgettable atmosphere of this iconic event!

 

Take on the challenge and join #TeamCCN!

Sign up now

Planning on getting your own place through the ballot? You can still be part of our charity team and receive all of the above benefits!

 

Please email us at events@childrenscancernorth.org.uk to express your interest in being part of the team.

What are you waiting for? Join us as part of #TeamChildrensCancerNorth!

How much does it cost?

Pricing

Early Bird (until end of Oct 2026): £40
Standard: £55

Plus repeat runners benefit from an extra discount, so check your inboxes for a special code if you ran for us in 2026!

Take on the 5k too!

Why not make a weekend of it and take on the Great North 5k on Friday 10th September 2027 as part of your preparations for the main event!

Purchase your place as a bundle at checkout to make an extra saving and get the 5k place for only £15 more.

Fundraising

By purchasing a charity place, you pledge to raise a minimum of £200 for Children’s Cancer North.

There is no minimum fundraising pledge for runners with a ballot place who choose to support our cause.

Check out some of our photos from Great North Run 2026!

View our team’s highlights from the day!

 

 

 

Why should you run for us?

 

Our charity will fund early phase clinical trials to help to save the lives of children and young people.

Rebecca was diagnosed with the rare soft tissue cancer, Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma in February 2014, just three weeks after her 8th birthday.

Since her initial diagnosis and treatment, Rebecca relapsed three times in 2017, 2019 and 2020. Each time treatment had been successful, a combination of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. She then went on to her fourth course of treatment.

Rebecca’s Mum told us: “The clinical trials are what have kept Rebecca with us, they have saved her life three times. If it hadn’t been for those trials she would not be with us. We feel so grateful that we’ve been able to access it within our country, being able to come home and sleep in her own bed is so important.”

You can help more children like Rebecca by joining our team and raising funds.

Did you know that less than 3% of all funding spent on cancer research in the UK is spent on childhood cancer research?

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