Great North Run

About this event

Are you ready to take on the world's biggest half marathon? With nearly 60,000 runners, hundreds of supporters lining the course and the route returning to its normal format, the Great North Run is certainly one to tick off the bucket list in 2022.

Your Great North Run experience

Starting in Newcastle upon Tyne, the 13.1 mile route leads you through the city centre towards the River Tyne where you'll cross the iconic Tyne Bridge. As you run through Gateshead, you'll be entertained by bands and thousands of supporters lining the route. 

The final stretch through South Shields treats you with the welcoming sight of the sea. In just over a mile, you'll cross the finish line a half marathon hero where you can celebrate with family and friends in the charity village.

Accessibility

The Great North Run welcomes the use of wheelchairs, assisted or self-propelled. All wheelchair entrants are started at the back of their wave.

Free places for guides/support runners can be issued for visually impaired runners. Guides or support runners will also receive a finisher's medal, t-shirt and recovery bag when they cross the finish line.

Team Scope perks

• Free technical Scope running vest (made from recycled plastic) to help you look the part
• Expert fundraising support from our Scope Events Team to make reaching the fundraising target easy and fun
• Half marathon training guides to suit your level 
• Access to #TeamScope's private Great North Run Facebook group, to meet fellow runners and share tips and tricks
• A celebratory welcome and refreshments at our post-race reception
• A well deserved sports massage

The difference you can make

By signing up to the Great North Run with Scope, you'll be raising vital funds to help us end inequality for disabled people.

The pandemic has been difficult for everyone, but for disabled people its exacerbated existing barriers and exposed many new issues, leaving more and more disabled people feeling isolated and forgotten.

£25 could cover the cost of providing advice from a trained professional on our online community.

£75 could go towards our parent support services, giving parents of disabled children practical, tailored advice on a range of topics.

£450 could cover the cost of 50 phone calls to the Scope Helpline, providing free, independent and impartial advice and support on issues that matter to disabled people and their families.