Thank you for your interest in this year’s Great North Run. Our places have now been filled, but if you would like to register your interest in the event a space becomes available, please contact hannah.clarkson@barnsley-hospice.org. You can find our other 2025 events and fundraisers here.
- Date: Sunday 7 September 2025
- Location: From Newcastle centre to South Shields
- Registration and sponsorship: Registration fee is £50 and minimum sponsorship is £385
Fancy calling yourself a half-marathon finisher? The Great North Run is a world-famous half-marathon and a staple in the running calendar for over 40 years. With over 60,000 runners taking part each year, it’s known for its incredible atmosphere, on-route entertainment and northern charm.
The 13.1 mile course stretches from Newcastle, over the River Tyne, past Gateshead Stadium, through South Tyneside and finishing on the stunning coast of South Shields.
Whether you’re a keen runner or want to take on a new challenge for 2025, completing the run is a huge achievement and each pound you raise from it will support the hospice.
We need to raise £3.5 million each year to continue our services, and it’s because of our incredible supporters who take on challenges like the Great North Run that we can achieve this total.
The 2025 Great North Run will take place on Sunday 7 September.
What’s included in the challenge?
Your registration fee and part of the sponsorship raised will cover:
- Great North Run Finisher medal and T-shirt
- An orange Barnsley Hospice shirt to wear during your run
- Exclusive discounts for 12 months after your Great North Run
- A Hospice Hero medal for completing the run
- Support from our fantastic fundraising team to meet your sponsorship target
From signing up until the day of the run, our fundraiser Hannah is here to support you and offer any advice on the challenge or raising the needed sponsorship.
Hi, I’m Hannah, Challenge Events Manager here at Barnsley Hospice.
Important Information
Please note that the Great North Run is a tough 13.1 mile race, making it the perfect challenge for those who have a good level of fitness. You must be prepared to undertake the necessary training beforehand.
If you have a pre-existing medical condition which could affect you during the challenge, please consider the difficulty and seek medical advice before registering. If you have any further questions about the challenge, please get in touch with our fundraising team before signing up.
To take part in the Great North Run 2024, you must be aged 17 or over on the day of the event.
As well as the above important information from the event organisers, please ensure you have also read Barnsley Hospice’s event terms and conditions.
How can I get involved?
Our places for this year’s Great North Run have now been filled, but if you would like to register your interest in the event a space becomes available, please contact hannah.clarkson@barnsley-hospice.org. Thank you!
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do I need to raise?
All runners must pay a £50 registration fee to secure their space. To cover the cost of your place also, participants need to raise a minimum of £385 sponsorship. If you’re able to raise even more than this, fantastic! You’ll have a huge impact on the work we do here at the hospice and be helping local people when they need it most.
Can I do it with friends or family?
Of course, it’s great to have support in challenges like these. If you are running as part of a team, you’ll each need to sign up and pay your registration fees separately. Due to the popularity of this event, we can’t guarantee that everyone on your team will get a space. Because of this, we’d recommend signing up as soon as possible as spots are limited.
How do I raise the sponsorship?
Raising the sponsorship is up to you, but remember our team is here to help you wherever they can. Our event lead Hannah has supported many of our previous Great North Runners and can provide advice on how to reach your sponsorship goal.
Do you provide transport to the race?
We do not provide transport to or from the race start/finish. All participants will need to make arrangements to the start line in Newcastle and from the finish line in South Shields.
What happens if I get injured and can’t run?
If you are unable to take part on race day, you will be given the option to defer your place to the following year. If you have any questions about this, please contact hannah.clarkson@barnsley-hospice.org.
If you have any questions about this year’s Great North Run or raising sponsorship, drop our fundraiser Hannah an email at hannah.clarkson@barnsley-hospice.org.