Take part in the world’s largest and most prestigious half marathons – the AJ Bell Great North Run – for #TeamMDUK!
This event is now sold out. Join the waiting list and we’ll let you know if a space becomes available.
What to expect
Starting in Newcastle and finishing in South Shields, you’ll run through Gateshead and South Tyneside whilst being cheered on by thousands of spectators and on-route entertainment. The inclusive, warm and inspiring atmosphere is hard to beat!
Want to be a part of it all? We’d love to have you on board! Join #TeamMDUK today for £15 and make a commitment to raise a minimum of £350 which will help to continue the fight against muscle-wasting conditions.
What we offer
By running for #TeamMDUK you’ll receive:
- A welcome pack to kickstart your fundraising
- A Muscular Dystrophy UK running vest
- Access to our Great North Run Facebook Group where you can meet other runners and share tips and advice
- Access to training tips, information of preventing injury and nutrition advice
- Support, ideas and tips to help you reach your fundraising target
- Motivation at mile 12 from our brilliant cheer squad, to get you to the finish line
- A post-race reception in the charity village with a massage and refreshments
How your money helps
For over 60 years we’ve provided life-changing support for people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions, funded groundbreaking research and campaigned for people’s rights, access to treatments and better understanding of why muscles matter.
Hold free Information Days
for people who have been newly diagnosed with a muscle wasting or weakening condition
Train our peer support volunteers
to share their lived experience and help others
Fund vital research
into muscle wasting or weakening conditions
Our helpline
Answer someone’s call via our free helpline