Great North Run 2026
Join #TeamSamaritans and take on the world's largest half marathon! Experience an electric atmosphere as you run from Newcastle to a stunning beach finish in South Shields.
How Samaritans will support you
- Regular email updates and support from the Samaritans Events Team
- Receive awareness-raising and fundraising materials
- Your own personalised running vest/t-shirt to wear with pride on the day
- A lot of cheers from our Team Samaritans cheer points along the route
- Supporter t-shirts and cheering materials
Why Samaritans need your support
We know that life can sometimes be incredibly tough. Thanks to the dedication of more than 20,000 volunteers, Samaritans can be there for anyone, whatever they are going through and whenever they are struggling to cope. We’re also at the heart of local communities, working with schools, workplaces, railways, prisons and hospitals to offer training and support, preventing suicide and helping people turn their lives around.
Our life-saving work wouldn’t be possible without the extraordinary generosity of our event participants.
More information
Our Samaritans charity place applications are now open. Please click on the 'apply for a charity place' button below to apply for a place today! We'd love to welcome you to #TeamSamaritans!
Please note, in order to receive the console registration link to confirm your place with the event organisers, you will need to have received your first donation on your online fundraising page.
Got a question about this event? Contact our Events Team at community&[email protected] and we'll respond as soon as we can.
About the Great North Run
Join 60,000 runners as you take on this iconic event, while fundraising to support Samaritans services. The route begins in Newcastle city Centre where you'll cross the famous Tyne Bridge, before making your way to a seaside finish in South Shields where fantastic views await! Enjoy a warm North East welcome and amazing encouragement from spectators on the day.
For more information on the event, please click here to visit the official Great North Run website.
The cheerers and the team at the charity village were amazing support, absolutely made the day what it was thank you!
Great North Run 2022 Samaritans runner
Accessibility Information
Please read the information below about taking part if you have a disability and/or require assistance on event day.
Wheelchair Users:
For further details, please see the Great Run Wheelchair Users - Policy
Supporter Runners:
For further details, please see the Runners Requiring Assistance – Policy
For more information you can check out the Event Organiser’s guidance here Accessibility and Inclusion Policies or please get in touch with our team at community&[email protected] to discuss further.