BUPA Great North Run

Starting in Newcastle, the course takes in the iconic Tyne Bridge, goes through Gateshead passing the famous international athletics stadium and finishes in the coastal town of South Shields. Live music, on course refreshment and thousands of cheering supporters will keep you motivated every step of the way.

The fantastic atmosphere of the event has meant the run has become our flagship running event, so don’t delay and get your place on our team.

We don’t charge a registration fee for our charity places in the Great North Run , but ask you to raise a minimum sponsorship of £325.

We’ve currently filled all of our guaranteed places in this year’s event.

However if you’ve already secured your own place in the run and would like to raise money for us we’d be delighted to provide you with a running vest and pack - use the 'I have a plcae already' button.

If you would like to be added to our waiting list for places then pleased get in touch via the register button and we will let you know when and if places become available.

Whether you’d like to apply for one of our charity places or already have your own place we’d be delighted if you ran for us. In return for raising money for us, we’ll supply you with a running pack and all the support you’ll need including:

• Training advice and a full training plan for the event
• Sponsor forms and advice about setting up an online sponsorship page at Justgiving.com
• Fundraising information to help you meet and beat your fundraising target
• Meningitis Research Foundation running vest or T-shirt to wear on the day
• Race Day Hospitality at our finishers marquee

By becoming part of our team you will be helping to bring a world free from meningitis and septicaemia a step closer.

Meningitis and septicaemia are devastating diseases which can kill or disable in hours. Although anyone of any age can get the diseases, babies, children and young adults are most at risk.

Your contribution will enable us to fund research into the prevention, detection and treatment of meningitis and septicaemia, provide life-saving awareness information and support people who have lost a loved one or are coping with after effects, like Tilly.