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Runs

Great North Run 2025

This legendary half marathon sees 60,000 runners take to the streets of Newcastle, crossing the iconic Tyne Bridge and finishing in sunny South Shields.
Location: Exhibition Park, Newcastle NE2 Date: Sunday 7 September 2025 Price: £35

Three young people jogging in Breakthrough T1D running vests in the park

About the event

Breakthrough T1D places in the Great North Run 2025 are now sold out.

Join Team Breakthrough T1D for the Great North Run 2025! This legendary half marathon sees 60,000 runners take to the streets of Newcastle, crossing the iconic Tyne Bridge and finishing in sunny South Shields.

Often referred to as the world’s biggest and best half marathon, the Great North Run is a must for any runner. Whether you’re an experienced half marathon runner, or you’re feeling inspired to take on a new challenge, the electric atmosphere on the day will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

How to enter the Great North Run

Our charity places for the Great North Run 2025 are now sold out.

If you are interested in being added to the waiting list, please email events@breakthrought1d.org.uk.

Use your own place for the Great North Run

If you secure your own place with the race organisers or your running club, we would be delighted to have you join Team Breakthrough T1D and we will support you every step of the way. You will receive all the benefits of a charity place runner – with no minimum sponsorship requirement! Fill out our own place form today.

Register your own place

Why run for Breakthrough T1D?

Our support includes:

  • Ongoing support from our friendly events team, including regular newsletters with training and fundraising tips
  • Access to fundraising materials, such as sponsorship forms, collection boxes and balloons
  • A free Breakthrough T1D UK running vest with your name on*
  • Cheering materials for your family and friends
  • The loudest voices cheering for you on race day
  • A hero’s welcome at our post-race charity marquee

*Your Breakthrough T1D UK running vest will be sent to you once you have raised £100 towards your overall target. Vests are usually sent 1-2 months before the event.

Got any questions?

You can find out more information via the Great Run website. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us on events@breakthrought1d.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!

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