Great North Run

12 September 2021

Image shows a runner in a blue Retina UK running vest with her guide runner to the right. Crowds line the road as they run by.

About the event

The Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world with over 57,000 runners taking on the 13.1 mile route. New for 2021, there’s a Newcastle city centre start and finish meaning you get to cross the iconic Tyne Bridge twice! Runners will be allocated specific timeslots to allow for a staggered start. These changes to the timetable and the route will allow the race organisers to ensure runners are able to socially distance both at the event and on the region’s transport network before and after the race.

Join Team Retina UK

There are two ways that you can join our team:

Own place

If you already have your own place in the race, we’d love for you to join our team.

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Charity place

We’ve filled all of our 2021 charity places. To express your interest for a charity place in 2022, please email fundraising@RetinaUK.org.uk or telephone 07736 925 174.

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Support for you

As a part of Team Retina UK you’ll get:

  • Help and guidance from a dedicated member of our fundraising team
  • Access to a range of materials to help with your fundraising – including sponsor forms, collection tins, pin badges and more
  • A Retina UK running vest
  • Invitation to join our Strava running club where you can chat with other Retina UK runners, sharing tips and advice.
  • Finisher t-shirt and medal.

Any questions?

If you’d like more information on joining our team, please contact our Fundraising Team on 07736 925 174 or email fundraising@RetinaUK.org.uk.

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