Ballot for the 2025 Great North Run is now OPEN!
The world's best half marathon will take place on Sun 7th Sept 2025
With the world famous 2024 AJ Bell Great North Run just days away, we are excited to announce that applications for the 2025 event within the new SEPTEMBER BALLOT, are now open.
The September Ballot runs from Wednesday 4th September 2024 at 10am until Friday 13th September 2024 at 12pm, at which point ballot applications close.
The world’s biggest half marathon will return to the North East on Sunday 7 September 2025, and eager participants now have an additional opportunity to secure entry with the introduction of the September Ballot.
For your chance to be on that iconic start line - Sign up now at greatrun.org/north.
Paul Foster, Chief Executive of the Great Run Company said, “The AJ Bell Great North Run is renowned for an incredible atmosphere, roaring crowd support and immense charity fundraising efforts, this is every runner’s chance to secure their place on the start line in 2025 early. Year on year interest in our great race continues to grow so for the best chance of securing a place I encourage everyone to enter the September Ballot – you can always try again in January if you’re unsuccessful!”
All ballot entrants will receive an email with the result of their entry by Wednesday 18th September. A second ballot will be held in January 2025, and those who are unsuccessful with their September Ballot application can try again in the January Ballot.
A limited number of Great North Run Memberships will go on sale after the September Ballot, offering the chance to secure a place for the next three Great North Runs.
The 2024 AJ Bell Great North Run taking place this Sunday 8 September, will be broadcast live on BBC One from 10am to 2pm and in over 169 territories around the world, showcasing the best of the region nationally and internationally. For the full 2024 timetable and event guide, click here.