Great North Run 5K

The 5K is the curtain-raiser event for the North East’s biggest weekend of sport: the AJ Bell Great North Run

Date Friday 5th September, 2025
Distance 5K
LocationQuayside
Town/CityNewcastle
AreaTyne & Wear
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It’s a fun, fast, 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. It’s Friday night: go forth and celebrate in one of the UK’s top cities for partying!

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