The ballot for the Great North Run is now open
The iconic half marathon will be back on the streets of the North East on Sunday 10 September. With 60,000 entrants, the event continues to be the biggest running event in the country. Many will be taking part to support good causes, raising an estimated £25 million pounds for charity. This year marks the start of a five-year partnership with new Title Partner, AJ Bell.
Paul Foster, Chief Executive of the Great Run Company said, “We’re excited to open the ballot for the 42nd Great North Run today and kick off the countdown to the start line in September.
“As always, we’re ready to welcome runners of all ages and abilities, from across the region and around the world.
“This year we’re also welcoming AJ Bell as our Title Partner, we’re looking forward to working with them over the next five years to inspire, motivate and empower our runners to be their greatest."
Charlie Musson, brand and PR director at AJ Bell said, “We’re proud to be supporting such an iconic event and it’s exciting that the ballot for the AJ Bell Great North Run is now officially open. I’m sure runners up and down the country will be keen to get their applications in as quickly as possible and we’re looking forward to seeing them on that world-famous start line in September.
“We aim to make people feel good when they invest and we believe running, whether that’s to beat a PB, get more active or raise all important funds for charity, can help do the same in their broader lives. Good luck to everyone entering the ballot today.”
The ballot for the AJ Bell Great North Run will run from 10AM on Monday 9 January until 10AM on Monday 20 February. You can enter the ballot today at greatrun.org/north.