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Great North Run 2026

Join #TeamPSPA for the 2026 AJ Bell Great North Run!

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 event. While your application will be acknowledged straight away, charity places will not be allocated until late December 2025, or January 2026 at the earliest.

We would love to make this the largest GNR team for PSPA ever, and encourage you to apply early, for both charity places and ballot places. Please note runners must be at least 17 years old on race day.

The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the route from Newcastle to South Shields each year. It’s famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable route-side entertainment and warm Geordie welcome!

Great North Run magic can be hard to understand – until you’ve experienced it for yourself!

The public ballot is now open! As charity places will be incredibly limited, we encourage entering the ballot as well in order to maximise your chances, and hopefully grow out team even larger! As a reminder charity places come at a cost and therefore we offer a lower entry fee, and then ask you to raise a certain amount. If you are successful in obtaining your own place, the entry fee is higher however there is no fundraising commitment – you set your own target! Our support to you, if you are running for PSPA, is exactly the same!

Enter the ballot here: https://www.greatrun.org/events/great-north-run/

Terms & conditions from organisers can be found here.

Together we can improve diagnosis for the 10,000 people living with PSP & CBD in UK.

Our Great North Run fundraisers, whether they be own place or charity place entry, will receive fundraising support when needed, and we are happy to supply you with a PSPA running vest or shirt for on the day.

If you need any additional materials such as sponsor forms, PSPA balloons, flags, clappers, fact cards and leaflets they are available upon request.

Every runner must submit a full application form
Please give as much detail as possible, including any connections you have to PSP or CBD, names of family members, etc, so we can make connections to those already known to us. As our places are limited, do include any information you feel will help us make a decision in granting these places.
Our GNR places have a targeted fundraising amount. This helps support our programs to increase earlier diagnosis, better awareness, and improving the quality of life for those with PSP or CBD, and their carers.

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PSPA will use your personal information only for the purposes for which you have given us consent. We will keep your data confidential and safe, and will never swap or sell it and you can always withdraw your consent at any time by emailing [email protected] or calling 01327 322410. You can see our privacy statement  at https://pspassociation.org.uk/home/privacy-policy which explains how we collect, store, manage and use your personal information.

You can withdraw your consent by emailing us at [email protected] or calling us on 01327 322410. For further information on how data provided on this form will be used, please view our Privacy Policy.

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Terms & Conditions

  • I would like to participate in the 2026 Great North Run (aka GNR) for PSPA and pledge to raise a minimum of £500 (excluding Gift Aid). £250 should be raised by end July, and the remaining no later than 31st October 2026
  • I understand that charity places come at a cost to the organisation, and therefore agree to contribute £20 as an entry fee. This fee is non-refundable and should be paid within 30 days of accepting my place, unless arrangements have been discussed with the PSPA Fundraising Team. The GNR place is not confirmed until this entry fee has been received
  • I agree to set up a JustGiving or Enthuse fundraising page to support my challenge. Please note the use of GoFundMe is not permitted
  • If unable to take part, I will inform PSPA at my earliest opportunity
  • Failure to communicate or demonstrate fundraising, may result in my removal from the race
  • I confirm that I will be 17 years old, or over, on race day
  • If successful in obtaining a PSPA charity place, I pledge to wear a PSPA running top in order to help raise awareness
  • I am taking part in this activity entirely at my own risk. I, therefore, do not hold PSPA or any of its representatives responsible for an injury or loss that might occur as a result of my participation
  • I understand that photos or videos submitted to PSPA ahead of the race, taken on race day itself, and post race day, may be used across PSPA Media (magazine, socials, etc) unless requested not to
  • I agree to the terms and conditions of the event organisers (available at www.greatrun.org/events/great-north-run/)

Please note: our Challenge Events Fundraising Manager, Sarah Day, or another member of the Fundraising team, will acknowledge your application within five days.

Our charity places will begin to be allocated in late December/early January.

Date:

6th September 2026

Length:

Half Marathon

Entry Fee £20
Fundraising Target: £500

FAQs

When is the Great North Run?

The 2026 Great North Run will take place on Sunday 6 September.

When will applications open for charity places?

Applications will be accepted from 07/09/25, and will close at the discretion of the fundraising team.

What's the registration fee and fundraising target?

Our entry fee is just £20, and we ask that you raise £500 to help us continue our vital work to improve the quality of life for those with PSP or CBD.

Can I run for PSPA if I already have a place?

Yes, we’d love to have you on the team! Sign up as an own place runner by emailing [email protected] and you’ll receive all of the same support from our dedicated team.

Will PSPA be there on the day?

We will! Full details of where to see us will be provided ahead of race day!

FUNDRAISING TOOLS

Need help kick starting your fundraising for PSPA?

Download our fundraising pack and resources for tips and ideas to help you achieve your fundraising target and raise awareness of PSP & CBD.

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Choose from a range of t-shirts, running vests and accessories to help you promote PSPA as you take on your challenge.

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