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AJ Bell Great North Run: 2027 race guide

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom12 September 2027

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AJ Bell Great North Run is September 12, 2027. Check the organizer date, course-specific preparation and practical race-day planning.

Updated Oct 17, 2026 · Verified Oct 14, 2026

The race at a glance

Route and elevation

Official race distance: 21.0975 km on road. Official course profile: hilly. Use the current organizer map and athlete guide for final elevation, aid-station, turn and cutoff details.

Race guide

Next edition and entry check

The organizer confirms September 12, 2027 for the half marathon from Newcastle to South Shields. The September ballot has been drawn; an unsuccessful application is not an entry. Check the next ballot or an official alternative and confirm your own place before booking.

Confirmed race date

AJ Bell Great North Run: September 12, 2027. Verified on October 14, 2026 against the official event information.

Race overview

AJ Bell Great North Run is listed by the organiser for Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. The previous edition was listed for 2026-09-13. This page was checked against official event-organizer pages on 2026-07-26. For that previous edition, the organiser labelled entry status as sold out.

The official half marathon distance is 21.0975 km on road. The currently published course profile is hilly; use the latest organiser map for turns, aid stations, elevation and cutoff details.

The organiser remains the reference for entry eligibility, exact start time, division or age-group rules, equipment, course changes, cutoffs and cancellation policies. Recheck the official event page before paying for travel and again when the current athlete guide is released.

Final official-source checklist

Within race week, reopen the official event page and confirm date, venue, start procedure, entry status, course, rules, equipment, cutoffs and emergency guidance. Keep the current athlete guide available offline if the organiser provides one.

Further reading

Training plan and timing

Compare the start dates below, then choose a plan that fits your current training and available time.

44 weeks and 5 days remain until the listed 12 September 2027 race day.

  1. Start25 April 2027
  2. Build20 weeks
  3. Taper2 weeks
  4. Race day12 September 2027

20-week plan option

Compare 5 other plan lengths
  • 10-week plan
    Start by 4 July 2027
  • 12-week plan
    Start by 20 June 2027
  • 14-week plan
    Start by 6 June 2027
  • 16-week plan
    Start by 23 May 2027
  • 18-week plan
    Start by 9 May 2027
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Need a printable plan? Download the Half marathon training plan PDF.

Race-day strategy

  • Pace climbs by effort instead of chasing an even split.
  • Practise controlled climbing and descending before race week.
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Race-week logistics

Use the current organiser guide for schedules, transport, cutoffs, equipment, and other time-sensitive instructions.

Current details to confirm: start schedule, expo, bib pickup, transport, cutoffs, equipment rules, entry price.

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FAQs

When is this race?

The organizer lists September 12, 2027 for this event. Recheck the final participant guide for the represented distance’s start and travel details.

Where is this race?

The official event page lists AJ Bell Great North Run in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. Confirm the venue address and access instructions on the current event page.

How long should I train for this race?

Compare the 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 week plans with your current consistency, event-specific demands, recovery and available runway. Do not compress missed weeks if a standard start date has passed.

What should I verify before entering this race?

Check the current date, entry status, eligibility, course or venue layout, equipment, cutoffs, cancellation terms and travel demands on the official organiser page.

Is the course information for this race final?

No. The distance and current high-level course signals come from official organizer material. Use the latest map or GPX, athlete guide, elevation profile, aid plan and cutoff table for final decisions.

Can a calculator predict my race result?

No. Calculators organize assumptions. Weather, terrain, venue flow, transitions, nutrition, health, crowding and late-race fatigue can change the result.

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