Challenge Event
Great North Run 2026
Our charity places have now sold out, but join our waiting list below or join our friendly team with your own ballot place.
Time
Sunday 13th September 2026
12:00am
Location
Newcastle
The Great North Run is known as the world’s biggest (and possibly best!) half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the route from Newcastle to South Shields each year. It’s famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable on-route entertainment, and warm Geordie welcome.
Our charity places are now sold out, but you can fill in the short form below to join our waiting list.
Already have a ballot place?
If you have already secured your own ballot place but wish to run for the British Dyslexia Association we would love to have you as part of the team and send you a running top. There is no fundraising target, but we would appreciate anything you are able to raise. Please email fundraising@bdadyslexia.org.uk to let us know you would like to run on our behalf.
By joining the team you'll help us continue to be there for everyone with dyslexia. Joining #TeamBDA in the Great North Run also includes:
- A BDA running top to wear on the big day
- Lots of great support from our Fundraising Team through your fundraising
- Dedicated contact for all your Great North Run queries
Not got a place? Join our waiting list.
Simply fill in the form below and we will let you know if and when we have a place become available.