Junior & Mini Great North Run

Sign up your children big and small to take part in Britain’s biggest kids' running event!

Date: 7 September 2024

Where: Newcastle Quayside

Registration Fee: £10

Sponsorship target: As much as you can!

Inspire your children with the fantastic atmosphere and community spirit of the Mini and Junior Great North Run!

Little ones (aged 3-8) can take part in a 1.2 km dash, and for bigger kids (aged 9-16) there is a 4 km run.

With an iconic riverside route and brilliant support from locals, the event is sure to be an unforgettable experience for you and your kids!

Join Team Maggie's

Mini runners (aged 3–8) must be accompanied by an adult. Junior runners (aged 916) have the option of running by themselves or with a parent/guardian. All accompanying adults who are running are required to wear the specific accompanying adult bib.

Running for Maggie's 

We will support you and your child every step of the way and help you cross the finish line. Here is some of the support you will receive:

  • a Maggie's cap for your child to wear on the day with their Great North Run T-shirt
  • a visit around your local Maggie's centre
  • one of the loudest cheer points on the route cheering you along
  • support with your fundraising.

Get in touch

For more information, or if you have any questions, please call us on 0191 233 6600 email us at newcastlefundraising@maggies.org

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