Great North Run 2025
The Great North Run is one of the largest half-marathons in the world. It's famous for it’s fantastic atmosphere starting in Newcastle, going over the iconic Tyne Bridge and finishing in the coastal town of South Shields.
Beat the ballot and guarantee your place on the start line of the Great North Run 2025!
Thank you for thinking of taking part in the Great North Run in support of Changing Lives. With every stride across the 13.1 mile course, you will be helping people take the first steps towards a brighter future.
We'd love you to join #TeamChangingLives and help make a difference this year.
Your Fundraising Pledge
We ask that all of our runners aim to raise £350 each through fundraising and sponsorship. Everything you raise will directly support our vital services across the UK.
We’ll send you a fundraising pack containing lots of advice and information, a sponsor form, vest or t-shirt and regular email updates to support you.
The sooner you sign up, the more time you have to fundraise! You can spread the fundraising over several months to help you reach your goal, plus you have much longer to train too!
Why run for Changing Lives?
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“Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to run the Great North Run for Changing Lives- I ran 13 miles in 2 hours and 22 minutes! Rewind 8 months and I had been admitted into Oaktree’s (Recovery Programme) for a drug and alcohol problem. I was spiritually and physically and mentally broken. I was lucky to be alive. I am lucky to be alive. "
Ballot Places
If you're lucky enough to secure a place in the ballot for this event, we would love to welcome you to team Changing Lives as an own place runner. You can set your own fundraising target and we'll be on hand to help you every step of the way. Just click on the link below to let us know, so we can send you a fundraising pack including a Changing Lives t-shirt or vest.