Great North Run
Be a part of the biggest half marathon in the world
Event information
Date: Sunday 12 September 2021
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields
From the Red Arrows flying over the Tyne Bridge and South Shields, to over 57,000 runners pacing the streets of Newcastle, the Great North Run is a race not to be missed! This epic 13.1 mile race is one of the biggest half marathons in the world and includes world-class athletes such as Mo Farah. This truly is a calendar highlight for new and experienced runners alike.
If you've already got your own place, we'd love you to join our team - you'll get all of the same support as our charity place runners, but there's no minimum sponsorship pledge.
Be a part of #TeamTangerine and you will receive:
- A huge welcome at our post-race reception; drinks, snacks and a huge cheer await you in the Charity Village (friends and family are also welcome)
- Your own personalised technical running vest
- An invitation to join our Great North Run runners community on Facebook
- Access to our online Training Hub
- Free fundraising materials
- Support from our Fundraising team every step of the way
Why run for Meningitis Now?
“I've only really run for fun, for fitness or to clear my head before, so signing up for the Great North Run gave me a slight sense of trepidation. But the streets are lined with friendly faces, even whole families who have decamped their front room onto the verge in order to cheer on the runners. The crowd carry you along as you follow the route from Newcastle and before you know it you're in South Shields. Somehow, I had timed my race to see the Red Arrows fly by, although the breeze off the North Sea made the last stage a little harder, and then I crossed the finish line - easy, honest! Then off to the Meningitis Now tent for tea, sandwiches and a leg rub, and warm congratulations from the team. Would I recommend it? Yes! An amazing experience from start to end”.
Tom Nutt, Meningitis Now CEO and 2019 runner
Do you have any questions?
Contact our Fundraising team at fundraising@meningitisnow.org or call 01453 768 000.
