AJ Bell Great North 10k - 5 July 2026
The AJ Bell Great North 10k is a city centre 10 km road race in Newcastle. The course starts and finishes on Great North Road and passes several city landmarks, including the Tyne Bridge. The route begins with a downhill section, followed by a 1.5 km flat stretch, then about 4.5 km of twisty, uphill running and a final flat 2 km to the finish.
Music and entertainment are provided along the course, including a DJ at the start and finish and motivation stations on the route. An event village on the Town Moor offers music and food vendors after the finish. Baggage facilities are available on the Town Moor.
Entries are open to runners aged 15 and over on the day of the event. A booking fee of £3.00 is applied at checkout. Race numbers include a timing chip and are posted out from around four weeks before the event; late or overseas entries collect numbers at the information point on the Town Moor. Waves are allocated by estimated time; runners may assemble with a later wave to move to a slower start but cannot move to an earlier one.
Finishers receive a medal, an optional finisher t shirt and a finisher bag with goodies. The free Great Run app provides event day tracking, results and photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
What Makes it Great?
- Free Great Run Series Event Day Tracking App
- Free Training Plans and Support up to Event Day
- Get 10% Off When Your Refer A Friend
- Run Past Some of the City’s Most Famous Landmarks and Across Iconic Tyne Bridge
- Music and Entertainment to Keep You Motivated on the Route
- Run Number Personalised with your Name
Event Timetable: 5 July 2026
Please note: Provisional timetable is subject to change.
| Time | Activity |
| 08:00 | Event Site open |
| 09:00 | Assembly open |
| 09:50 | Warm Up 1 |
| 10:00 | Orange Wave Start |
| 10:14 | Green Wave Start |
| 10:24 | Warm Up 2 |
| 10:30 | NUF Wave Start |
| 10:32 | Newcastle College Wave Start |
| 10:34 | Pink Wave Start |
| 13:30 | Event Site Closed |
Event Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the Great North 10k start and finish?
The Great North 10k starts and finishes on Great North Road. Check out the route map in the route section.
How difficult is the Great North 10k route?
The first couple of kilometres of the Great North 10k are downhill, followed by a 1.5km flat stretch. Then there’s approximately 4.5km of twisty, uphill running, with a final flat 2km dash to the finish line. Know exactly what to expect with some detailed advice on training your Great North 10k route in our training section.
How do I track runners at the Great North
