Join 60,000 runners from Newcastle to South Shields in one of most popular half marathons, all while supporting the Bone Cancer Research Trust. If this will be your first time taking on a half marathon, the AJ Bell Great North Run promises to be an unforgettable experience.
The route takes you on a journey through Newcastle’s vibrant city streets, across the iconic Tyne Bridge before heading towards the finish line on the stunning coastline at South Shields, with the Red Arrows flying overhead it’s a race not to be missed.
Get Involved
- Team Spirit: When you join #TeamBones you’re welcomed into a group who are passionate, supportive and all working towards the same goal of finding a cure. We'll celebrate your progress and you'll get support from our dedicated fundraising team and our #TeamBones community.
- FREE fundraising pack: We will send you a digital pack with our best tips and fundraising materials.
- A #TeamBones running top which you can personalise with iron on letters so the crowds can chant your name.
- Support from our fundraising team to help you every step of the way. If you ever need to ask us a question you can email us on fundraising@bcrt.org.uk
- Make an Impact: By taking on one of our events or challenges you’re helping to make a vital impact for families facing bone cancer.
Why join #TeamBones
- £5 could allow us to provide a child undergoing life-altering surgery with an interactive story book to help them understand their treatment and recovery
- £40 funds an hour of essential laboratory time for our researchers investigating new treatments for primary bone cancer
- £100 allows us to put on one of our virtual Support Groups allowing those affected to come together to discuss topics that are important to them and their family
Apply for a charity place
Pay a reduced registration fee and pledge to raise the minimum fundraising target. We will provide all the support you need to make your challenge a huge success. Click JOIN #TeamBones and complete our online form.
Got your own place?
If you have been lucky enough to get your own place, we would love for you to join #TeamBones! You will receive the same support as a charity place runner, but there is no registration fee and no fundraising target, we ask that you raise as much as you can. Click I HAVE MY OWN PLACE and complete our online form.
We are excited to welcome you to #TeamBones!
If you have any questions, please email us at fundraising@bcrt.org.uk
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