Date 07/09/2025
Time @ 8am-5pm
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Are you ready for the challenge?

Take on the Great North Run and run the famous 13.1 mile route from Newcastle to South Shields being cheered on by thousands of supporters.

The Great North Run takes you from the city centre of Newcastle, across the awe-inspiring Tyne Bridge to the finish line on the coast of South Shields. Lined along the route are hundreds of spectators cheering you on, creating a unique atmosphere. And by running for Rainbows, you’ll be one of the 57,000 people taking part in this amazing event, full of fantastic fancy-dress runners, celebrities and those running for a PB.

Every step you take during the most iconic half-marathon in the world will help to brighten short lives, right here in the East Midlands.

Avoid the stress of waiting for the ballot results, and guarantee your place on the start line of this iconic half marathon by joining the Rainbows Team today!

Cost to run for Rainbows:

  • Registration is £30
  • Minimum fundraising target is £300* (excluding Gift Aid)

* We require participants to have raised £100 sponsorship by the 4th July 2025.

What’s included as a Rainbows runner?

When you take part in the Great North Run for Rainbows, we’ll be with you every step of the way to help with your fundraising. You will receive:

  • A dedicated member of the fundraising team to support you to the finish line and beyond
  • Training plans and support 
  • A fundraising guide, as well as fundraising advice, hints and tips in the build up to the event
  • A branded Rainbows running top for race day
  • Access to a range of Rainbows fundraising materials (collection boxes, posters, balloons etc.) to make any events you hold look amazing

Why run for Rainbows?

By running for Rainbows you will be helping to support babies, children, young people and their families living with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions, here in the East Midlands.

We support every baby, child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure. We’re here for the whole family, offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are.

Every penny you raise, will help support our vital work here at the Hospice, in the local community and in hospitals.

Own Place Runners:

If you’ve entered the 2025 Great North Run ballot and you’ve successfully got a place, we’d love you to run for us. There’s no minimum fundraising target – but every penny raised really will make a difference.

If you have any questions about running for Rainbows, or securing one of our charity places for the 2025 Great North Run please let us know by calling 01509 638 049 or Email our Events Team.

We can’t wait for you to join Team Rainbows on the start line!