Join 60,000 other runners in the world's biggest half marathon. Starting in Newcastle you'll cross the Tyne Bride in Gateshead, run parallel with the River Tyne, past the Guide Dogs cheer bus and finish up with a view of the North Sea in South Shields.
Join our events community over on Facebook to meet other #TeamGuideDogs runners, get reminders and updates, share fundraising tips, and view photos after the race.
Darren completed the 2022 Great North Run with his brother as his guide runner. Darren said:
"Living with sight loss isn’t easy, but with the support of Guide Dogs, anything can be achieved. Since reaching out to Guide Dogs, I am more confident, happy, outgoing, and always pushing myself to the next challenge in life."
"I will never forget the noise of the crowds clapping and cheering us both on as we ran side-by-side over the Tyne Bridge – it was amazing and a proud moment for me as we were both wearing our Guide Dogs t-shirts.”
From the moment you join #TeamGuideDogs we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. We'll be your one-stop shop for all the information you need in the run-up to race day, we'll send hints and tips to help support you with your fundraising, and of course, be your biggest cheerers on race day itself!
We appreciate the monumental efforts of all of our participants and think you are incredible for taking part in such a physically demanding challenge to support us.
Once you’re all signed up to the Great North Run, it’s time to get thinking about that all important fundraising. Reaching your £350 target doesn’t need to feel overwhelming, and we’re always on hand with lots of tips and resources to help kick start donations.
Your Guide Dogs technical running top will be sent out in the post four months prior to race day. Please note this will only be sent to charity runners who have raised £100 and are actively fundraising towards their target. All own place ballot runners will receive their top four months prior too.
We're here with lots of tips and resources to help you reach your £350 fundraising target. If you are struggling with this for any reason, get in touch and we'll happily support you.
Yes absolutely! If you prefer to run with a guide runner, they will be given free race entry. Get in touch to discuss your requirements in more detail.
You will be allocated a time slot to start by the race organisers based on your predicted finishing time. But the general programme of events is:
You should receive this in the post two weeks before the race. If it hasn’t arrived please contact the race organisers.
If you’re interested in running wearing one of our ‘Hero the Guide Dog’ mascot suits, let us know within your registration form, under section three ‘Registration information’.
Absolutely! Will we be there cheering you along the route, look out for us around mile 6. And of course, don't forget to come and say hello at the charity village once you have completed your run, for a massage, some refreshments and a cuddle with our special dogs.
You can reach the team by phone Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm or email us - we'd love to hear from you!