AJ Bell Great North 5k
The AJ Bell Great North 5k is the curtain-raiser event for the North East’s biggest weekend of sport: the AJ Bell Great North Run. It’s a fun, flat 5k dash around Newcastle and Gateshead’s vibrant Quayside and, like all Great Runs, it’s packed with phenomenal local support and entertainment. As well as iconic Tyneside views, an electric atmosphere, and an incredible feeling of achievement, runners will also find a medal and an exclusive finisher t-shirt at the finish line.
Great North 5k entries are open to runners aged 14+ (5k) on the day of the event. Booking fee (£3.00 per entry) is applied at checkout.
What Makes it Great?
- Bespoke Medal, Optional T-Shirt and Finishers' Pack
- Access Exclusive Runner-Only Discounts via Our Rewards Platform
- Free Training Plans and Support up to Event Day
- Get 10% Off When You Refer A Friend
- Run Past Some of the City’s Most Famous Landmarks
- Music and Entertainment to Keep You Motivated
- Run Number Personalised with your Name
Event Timetable: 11 September 2026
Timetable is subject to change.
- 16:00 Event Site opens
- 17:40 Assembly Area opens
- 18:00 5K Warm Up
- 18:10 5k Waves start
The Course
Your Great North 5k Route…There’s a small change to this year’s route, but all the best bits remain the same. You’ll start in the same iconic spot and cross both the Swing bridge and Millennium bridge, before a Grandstand finish on the Tyne.
Please note: course may be subject to change.
Road Closures
Leave plenty of time to get to the start line as there will be a number of temporary road closures, car park closures, and parking restrictions in place for the event. When travelling to the event, we suggest making use of the public transport options available on the day.
