Take on the biggest and most popular half marathon in the world. Join #TeamHft today for the Great North Run 2025.
Sign UpDate: 7th September 2025
Location: Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne
Event Type: Running
Distance: 13.1
Registration Fee: £15
Minimum Sponsorship: £300
Are you interested in this event?
Sign UpThe countdown to the world’s biggest half marathon is on and you can be part of the action by signing up with Team Hft!
It’s hard not to feel a wave of emotion and excitement as you take your place on the iconic start line, surrounded by tens of thousands of fellow participants, ready to run from city to sea. And along the way, those fellow participants and roaring crowds become your support, your new friends, your memories, your experience.
With on-course music zones & charity cheering squads motivating you to keep those legs pumping, a world class elite race televised around the globe, and brilliant charity fundraisers
raising millions for good causes, it really is an event like no other. ♥ Don’t miss out, sign up to join TeamHft today.
Why join #TeamHft
Hft’s vision is to create a future where learning disabled adults can live the best life possible, in a kind and inclusive community.
Our mission is to deliver this future by… Providing personalised support. Creating solutions for living independently. Coming together to campaign for positive change. Fundraising for new opportunities and a bigger impact.
We have three core priorities:
1. Enabling learning disabled people to explore opportunities, realise their potential, and thrive
2. Creating solutions for living their life independently
3. Changing society so learning disabled people can live their life, their way.
But we can’t fulfil our ambitious plans alone without amazing people like you.
When you join #TeamHft you will receive:
If you’ve been lucky enough to get a place in Great North Run and would like to join Team Hft, you’ll receive the same fantastic support! Please get in touch with our Fundraising Team for more information by calling 0117 906 1699 or emailing challenges@hft.org.uk.
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Don’t worry if running the Great North Run is not for you – we have lots of other sporting events you can get involved in take a look at our events calendar.
The Fundraising Department
Contact number: 0117 906 1699
Email address: challenges@hft.org.uk
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