Great North Run 2025

Get your trainers on and go the distance to transform the future for everyone with ovarian cancer.

About the event

The world's biggest half marathon, the Great North Run, sees 60,000 runners take to the streets of Newcastle, including some of the most famous names in long-distance running.

Sunday 7 September 2025
Newcastle upon Tyne
The first wave of runners is expected to start around 10:45am

How to register

We would love for you to join us at this iconic event, taking steps to help everyone affected by ovarian cancer.

There are two ways that you can join Team Target: 

Charity Place

We have a limited number of guaranteed places in this event.

For this option, we have a £20 non-refundable registration fee and ask that you pledge to raise the £400 minimum fundraising target - with this we could fund a day and a half of life-saving research.

Own Place

If you were one of the lucky ones and secured your own place via the Great North Run ballot, or via a membership, we would still love for you to join Team Target!

For this option, we have no registration fee or minimum fundraising target, but we hope you'll raise as much as you can to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives. 

We will ask for proof you have secured your own place independently from the charity - so have your confirmation email ready.

What you can expect from us

Support from a member of the fundraising team, to help you every step of the way.

A fundraising guide filled with help, advice and top tips to increase your sponsorship.

Free fundraising materials to help you raise awareness of your challenge and the charity.

A Target Ovarian Cancer running top.

Access to useful training and nutritional tips.

We'll offer you the same high level of support whether you join us with a charity place or with your own place.

If you have any queries, please contact us on 020 7923 5474 or via fundraising@targetovariancancer.org.uk - we're here to help! 

Laura's Story

I run the Great North Run for my sister Em, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of just 21. Never in a million years did I think I would be able to run, let alone a half marathon... now twice! Back in 2020, I couldn't even run 1k without stopping, but knowing that I was doing it for Em gave me so much strength. She is my inspiration every single day. I’m really proud of what I’ve achieved, not just physically but also raising money to help other families going through the same thing.”