Great North Run FAQs
Have a burning question about your upcoming event? These FAQs should cover everything you need to know. If there’s something we haven’t answered please feel free to get in touch ― at runningclub@mariecurie.org.uk or on 0800 716146.
When is the Great North Run?
The 2024 Great North Run takes place on Sunday 8 September.
10.25am - Elite Wheelchair race start
10.30am - Elite Women start
10.32am - Visually Impaired start
10.40am - Mass warm up
10.55am - Elite Men and Masses start
Please make yourself aware of the new start line layout on the start map. When you receive your runner number, make sure you check which colour wave you've been assigned as this will determine your arrival time, arrival route and assembly time. Follow the signs to your designated assembly area using the colour on your run number. You need to make sure you're in your assembly area by the time stated for your colour wave in the organiser's Event Guide.
The masses start at 10.55am in central Newcastle and for full details about where to go, start times and route details please see the Event Guide.
For information points on Sunday and baggage locations, please see the Event Guide.
What if I become injured or need to cancel my place?
Not a problem! If you have a ballot or general entry place, you will need to contact the event organisers and let us know too. If you have a Marie Curie place, our supporter relations team can help you. Email them at runningclub@mariecurie.org.uk
When will I receive my official race day information and race number?
Packs are sent out about four weeks prior to the event to both own place and charity place runners. These are sent out by the race organisers. The packs will include on-the-day information, your running number, colour wave and race chip. Please read all the enclosed information carefully. If your race pack doesn't arrive, you can email support@greatrun.org where the team will verify your entry.
If for any reason your pack doesn't arrive, you can collect a replacement number from the Great Run Information Point, details are:
Saturday 7 September
NE1's Grey St. Gathering.
Outside Lloyd's Bank, Grey St
10am - 4pm
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Sunday 8 September
Orange & Pink numbers
Town Moor, Newcastle
7.30am -1pm
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Green numbers
Claremont Road, Newcastle
7.30am - 1pm
What3Words: zest.energy.guard
Will there be toilets and drinks stations?
Details about support on race day can be found on the organiser's website and Event Guide.
What should I do about travel?
The best place to find information about on the day transport is the Event Guide, which provides several travel options on the day and parking information.
What will I receive as part of Team Marie Curie?
As part of the team you’ll receive:
- a fundraising pack to help you smash those targets
- on-hand support from our dedicated fundraising team
- a free Marie Curie running top which you can wear with pride
- iron-on letters for your name
- a dedicated training hub with easy-to-follow videos, weekly training plans and blogs from an expert personal trainer
- an invitation to our VIP post-race tent for refreshments
- a post-race massage and a glass of fizz!
- the loudest cheers along the route
What's my fundraising target?
If you have a Marie Curie place, your minimum sponsorship is £380. If you have a ballot place, we'd just love you to raise as much as you can!
What if my Marie Curie top hasn't arrived or is the wrong size?
Please email us as soon as possible so we can get one out to you ahead of race day!
Where will Marie Curie be on the day?
We have three dedicated cheer points across the route and will be at the charity village with a glass of bubbles and a massage waiting for you! For all of the information about where we will be on the day, visit our on the day logistics page.
If I still have more questions, where can I go?
If you should have any more questions you can email the event organisers at support@greatrun.org
