The Great Run Company specialises in the development, design, organisation and rights management of mass participation and televised sporting events.
We own a portfolio of over 40 individual events delivered annually through running, swimming and cycling.
The events see over 300,000 participants taking part each year, securing over 25 hours of television programmes with some of the world's best athletes performing.
Latest News
NGI publishes report to celebrate a year of impact with partners
by Chris Watson | 13th July 2023 |
NGI's newly published report showcases £2.25m funding for tourism and job creation while celebrating a year of impactful partnerships for the North East....
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The AJ Bell Junior Mini Great North Run is back
by Molly Lymn | 1st March 2023 |
On your marks … entries open today! The hottest ticket in Toon goes on sale at 10AM today as the 2023 AJ Bell Junior Mini Great North run opens for entry. Forget the cup...
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Last chance to enter the ballot for 2023 AJ Bell Great North Run
by Molly Lymn | 17th February 2023 |
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THE BALLOT FOR 2023 AJ BELL GREAT NORTH RUN Eilish McColgan will feature in elite line up Red Arrows flypast and South Shields display confirmed Ballot Closes at 10 AM...
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Great North Run firm races to £20m turnover as growing numbers take part in events
by Shelley Johnson | 3rd October 2019 |
Great North Run organiser Nova Marketing toasted a strong performance last year thanks to rising numbers of participants in its events all over the UK. The Newcastle firm, which trades as the Great Run...
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Simplyhealth Great North 10k Gateshead
by Hannah Lambert | 12th June 2019 |
Excitement is mounting ahead of next month’s Simplyhealth Great North 10K (Sunday 7 July), when more than 5,000 will enjoy a landmark-packed Tyneside route before a memorable grandstand finish on the track at the...
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Run, Rock n Raise – Kaiser Chiefs perform for Graham Wylie Foundation fundraiser
by Shelley Johnson | 3rd August 2016 |
Our friend Graham Wylie has just started his own charity to Help, Educate and Inspire the children of the North East of England. One of his first projects is to build and furnish a...
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