Great North Run 2025

Take on the 13.1 mile city to sea route from Newcastle to South Shields.

Join the biggest half marathon in the world!

The countdown is on!

We're so excited for this years Great North Run! 

  • Krum Dimitrov just donated £12
  • Chloe just donated £16.20
  • Chris Chandler just donated £50
  • Friends just donated £30
  • Sam D just donated £50
  • Michael Nicholson just donated £11.33
  • Hattie Moore just donated £29.15
  • Mandy Rowe just donated £13.46
  • Kevin Kilbey just donated £53.32
  • Julia Parks just donated £52.12
  • Paul Corbishley just donated £20
  • Chloe, Piper & Reggie just donated £41.83
  • Tina Teasdale just donated £20
  • Faye Magnus just donated £11.33
  • Daniel Taylor just donated £13.46
  • Hayley Lowther just donated £21.84
  • Laines & Pumpkin just donated £25
  • Big Bucks just donated £53.32
  • Ben S just donated £11.33
  • Sheila Bayes just donated £27.05

£22,538 raised

£35,000 Goal

£22,538 raised

£35,000 Goal

Top Fundraisers

Thank you for supporting Team Rethink!

Krum Dimitrov

1h ago
£12

Chloe

Good Luck Lucy!! xx

14h ago
£16

Chris Chandler

Best of luck Honor - you can do it! 😊🏃‍♀️👟

15h ago
£50

Sam D

16h ago
£50

Michael Nicholson

Good Luck - Mike, Mel, Joshua & Soph

20h ago
£11

Hattie Moore

Happy Birthday to Laurie! Thinking of him and all his family. Great work Andy!

1d ago
£29

Mandy Rowe

Best wishes Therese x

1d ago
£13

Kevin Kilbey

Go smash it Han! Kevin, Carol & Lyds

1d ago
£53
Male London Landmarks Runner Rethink Mental Illness

About the event

Join over 60,000 runners at the one and only Great North Run - you will be cheered along from start to finish by the thousands of spectators.

This is an event not to be missed!

How we'll support you


  • Free Rethink Mental Illness running vest once you hit £75 raised

  • Tips and advice on your run

  • Support on your fundraising journey

  • One to One support from the Events team 

  • Access to runners group to connect with the team

  • #TeamRethink webinar

  • #TeamRethink Cheer Station on the day

  • Access to resources to support your fundraising

Get involved!

Ready to help those affected by mental illness? Join in with the challenge!