Event information for the Great North Run 2027

When: Sunday 12 September 2027

Where: Newcastle

Fundraising target: £375

Registration fee: £30 

  • Run this amazing event with Mencap
Run this amazing event with Mencap
Register to take part in the 2027 Great North Run! By taking on this challenge for Mencap you are helping us to make the UK the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

Benefits of joining #TeamMencap

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Access to exclusive training materials

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A Mencap training top to show your support

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One-to-one fundraising support from our Events team

Questions and answers about this event

If you can't find what you are looking for on our event page please contact our Events team who would be happy to help.

Our fundraising ideas page carries a downloadable resource which holds lots of inspiration for fundraising.

JustGiving pages are the easiest way to start fundraising, as you can set them up quickly, share them across social media immediately, and all money comes directly to us. 

JustGiving also takes care of all Gift Aid!

You can get started by reading our guide to setting up your JustGiving page and then sign up to JustGiving.

If you prefer we also have a handy sponsorship form which you can download to collect your fundraising.

We have a secure Mencap website which helps you easily pay in your fundraising.

Take a look at our stories pages to find out what it's like to fundraise for Mencap.

Mencap support the 1.5 million people in the UK who have a learning disability and the money you raise will go towards fulfilling our vision for a world where all people are listened to, valued and included, and not discriminated against because of their learning disability. 

Our dedicated Events team are always on hand to help advise you about our events or your fundraising goals.