Great North Run 2027

How to get in

Every way in we know of for 2027, most useful first. Tap one for dates, rules and sources. Times are local to the event (Europe/London).

• Charity place

  Charity places

  No dates announced

  Open

  Many charities offer guaranteed places for 2027. Each sets its own fundraising target, and you apply to the charity directly.

  Official page ↗Sources: [2][4][6]

• Lottery / ballot

  January ballot

  Lottery opens: January 2027 (exact date not announced)

  Not open yet

  Opens

  January 2027exact date not announced

  A second ballot for the 2027 race is planned for January 2027, when the final places are confirmed. People who missed out in September will be invited to enter. Exact dates are not published yet.

  Official page ↗Sources: [4][5][6]

• Lottery / ballot

  September ballot

  £70

  Results out

  Opened

  September 2026exact date not announced

  Closes

  Sun 20 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST

  Results

  Mon 21 Sept 2026

  Price

  £70Fee as reported by RunABC, plus a booking fee. Card details are taken at entry but only charged if drawn.

  The September ballot closed at 23:59 on 20 September 2026 and was drawn on 21 September; all entrants have been emailed their result. Unsuccessful applicants can try again in the January ballot.

  Official page ↗Sources: [1][4][5][6]

• Qualifying time

  Elite / fast-time entry

  No dates announced

  Unconfirmed

  Opens

  Not announced

  The organizer offers a limited number of complimentary elite entries to athletes who meet published performance criteria, with a separate policy for the Great North Run. 2027 criteria and dates are not confirmed yet.

  Official page ↗Source: [7]

• Club / member allocation

  Great North Run membership (guaranteed place)

  No dates announced

  Sold out

  Members skip the ballot with a guaranteed place. The organizer says new memberships for 2027-2028 are sold out.

  Official page ↗Source: [4]