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Great North Run 2027

Join Team Breakthrough T1D and take on the Great North Run while raising money for a great cause!
Location: Newcastle Date: Sunday 12 September 2027 Price: £40

Breakthrough T1D supporters running in the Great North Run 2025

About the event

The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the route from Newcastle to South Shields each year. It’s famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable route-side entertainment and warm Geordie welcome.

Great North Run magic can be hard to understand – until you’ve experienced it for yourself! Apply for a place today as a part of Team Breakthrough T1D.

How to enter the Great North Run

Complete our Great North Run application form for a Breakthrough T1D charity place.

  • Registration fee: £40 (only taken once your application has been accepted)
  • Sponsorship target: £400

We will be reviewing applications and allocating places in December 2026. After this point, you can still apply, but you may be added to our waiting list.

Apply for a charity place

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’ll receive all the benefits of a charity place runner – with no minimum sponsorship requirement!

Register your own place

How we’ll support you

Our support includes:

  • Access to a wide range of fantastic fundraising materials .
  • Ongoing support from our friendly events team.
  • Regular newsletters with training and fundraising tips.
  • A Breakthrough T1D running vest when you raise £100.
  • Support from our cheerpoint along the route, and a warm welcome at our marquee in the charity village after you’ve finished the race!

Get in touch

For more information, email Holly Cummings, Challenge and Sports Events Fundraiser at Breakthrough T1D.

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