Join Team Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter for the landmark AJ Bell Great North Run in 2027, the world’s biggest and best half-marathon, starting in the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, taking you across the iconic Tyne Bridge through Gateshead, to the stunning coastline in South Shields.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday 12th September 2027
Entry Cost: £65*
Minimum fundraising target: £300

Secure your place HERE.

Have a GNR membership or ballot place, and want to use it to support Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter? Fill in the form HERE and we’ll get you signed up to our team. Please note there is no minimum fundraising target for ballot or membership runners.

By joining Team Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter, you will:

• Receive a fundraising pack and support from our fundraising team throughout the year to smash your £300 target
• Receive a Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter running top so you can represent us out on the course
• Receive invitations to special events exclusive to our GNR team
• Have access to our exclusive Facebook group, where you can connect with other runners, and find and give advice, support and tips
• The option to buy a special commemorative hoodie as a reminder of your incredible achievement
• Enjoy our tent in the charity village at the GNR finish line, where you will find complimentary snacks and refreshments, massage therapists to help with your recovery, and our team ready to celebrate your hard work
• Support a local charity that helps hundreds of animals across the North East every year, reuniting lost pets with their families and providing excellent care for those without, while we find their forever home

*Registration fees are non-refundable.
Read our Terms and Conditions.