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Great North Run Half Marathon

Central Motorway, Newcastle upon Tyne · North East

Organised by Great Run

Great North Run Half Marathon takes place in Central Motorway, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Upcoming edition

12 September 2027

Surface: Road
Published distance
13.1 miles

Entry status: closed

Fixed-distance half marathon

Start: Central Motorway, Newcastle upon Tyne

Official 2027 event page gives date, half distance and Central Motorway start; ballot open until20September2026. Finish South Shields is not mapped as start.

Official 2027 event page gives date, half distance and Central Motorway start; ballot open until20September2026. Finish South Shields is not mapped as start. 2026-09-28 — registrationStatus: Official Great Run page confirms 12 September 2027. The September ballot closed 20 September 2026 and has been drawn. January ballot is not yet open; charity places may remain. Set general registration CLOSED, preserving ballot-method context in the evidence note. This check covers these facts only; other fields retain their previous verification.

Sources checked 14 September 2026. Entry availability can change.

Official sources
Organiser event page (opens in a new tab)