Join #TeamMDS in the Great North Run 2026 - a few places still available!

Join over 60,000 runners from across the globe to take part in the Great North Run, the world’s largest half marathon. MDS UK still has a few charity places that we are pleased to offer to runners free of charge.

Runners crossing the Tyne Bridge at the start of the Great North Run. Register your interest today for GNR 2026 (no commitment yet!) and find out how you can secure a charity place.

Event details

  • Date: Sunday 13th September 2026

  • Location: Newcastle

  • Distance: Half-marathon

  • Places: Still a few places available

  • Registration fee: Free with MDS UK

  • Fundraising target: We ask that you pledge to raise £350

MDS Patient Support

How to enter

  • To find out more and to secure a place email info@mdspatientsupport.org.uk

  • Or call: 020 7733 7558

  • Registration is free, we just ask that you pledge to raise £350

Already have a place?

You can still run for #TeamMDS — just get in touch and we’ll support you. Email: info@mdspatientsupport.org.uk  Phone: 020 7733 7558

Why run for MDS UK?

By running for MDS UK, you’ll make a genuine difference to people living with Myelodysplastic Syndromes. We are the only national charity dedicated solely to supporting patients, families and caregivers affected by MDS — and with no public funding, we rely entirely on supporters like you.
Your donation helps us provide vital support services, trusted information, and a strong voice for better care and research. As a small charity, we keep costs low so every pound goes where it’s needed most — to those who need it most.
You’ll receive:
  • A #TeamMDS T-shirt
  • Support from our team
  • A fantastic race-day experience

More than just a race

From the buzz of the start line in Newcastle to the unforgettable finish in South Shields, the Great North Run is so much more than 13.1 miles. It’s a true celebration of community, determination and togetherness. Expect incredible crowd support, a feel-good atmosphere, and a day packed with energy, emotion and achievement — come and be part of something truly special.

1000s of runners in the GNR running down a dual-carriage way near Newcastle

Some of our amazing #TeamMDS Great North Runners from past years!

Secure a place today

Don’t miss your chance to run the Great North Run 2026 for MDS UK.
Email: info@mdspatientsupport.org.uk
Call: 020 7733 7558
Your place is free — we just ask that you pledge to raise £350 to support people living with MDS.