In short
Great North Run 2027: the opening date has not been announced yet. Race date: September 12, 2027.
Entry dates announced by the specialist press.Check the official website.
When is the 2027 race?
- Today
- September 12, 2027 Race day estimated dateStart time not announced yet
How reliable these dates are: announced by the specialist press.
When and at what time does the lottery open?
| What you book | A spot in the lottery for a bib |
| Lottery opens | Not announced yet |
| Opening time | It doesn't matter: it's a lottery. Applying on the first or the last day gives the same chances. |
| Price | free ballot, then £70 plus a £3.50 fee if you are drawn, according to the press (2027 edition)Rough estimate, check the official website. |
How do you enter, step by step?
- First ballot: overFrom 7 to 20 September 2026 at midnight, draw on 21 September.
- Second ballot in January 2027For those not drawn in September: the organiser contacts them in January.
- Drawn: card charged£70 plus a £3.50 fee, nothing is taken otherwise (press, 2027).
- Not drawn? Run for a charityFor example £40 plus £400 in donations (Arthritis UK, 2027).
Good to know. Places cannot be transferred or resold: running with someone else's number is not allowed.
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The marathon registrations and lotteries that open next, in order.
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Frequently asked questions
Great North Run: how much does it cost?
Free ballot, then £70 plus a £3.50 fee if you are drawn, according to the press (2027 edition). Rough estimate, check the official website.
How much is a Great North Run entry?
£70 plus a £3.50 fee for the 2027 edition, according to the press. You only pay if you are drawn.
Is there a second Great North Run ballot?
Yes, in January, for applicants not drawn in September. The 2027 dates have not been announced yet.
Can you run the Great North Run without the ballot?
Yes: with a charity in return for fundraising, or with the multi-year membership, in limited numbers.
Great North Run 2027: when is the race?
Race date: September 12, 2027.
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See also
Berlin MarathonLottery, GermanyCopenhagen MarathonLottery, DenmarkDublin MarathonLottery, IrelandLondon MarathonLottery, United KingdomMarathons and halvesEvery opening dateUnited Kingdom4 trails and races
Sources and checks. Official website (greatrun.org) blocked automated reading: dates, prices and rules from the running press (FatMarathoner) and partner charities, to be confirmed. Sources: Great Run, Great North Run. Page updated on October 27, 2026, dates checked on October 27, 2026. Does a date look wrong? Let us know.