My Story

Hi my name is Bowman, I've decided to challenge myself this year and do the great North run. I will be raising money for the chemo ward at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead. This ward has done alot for my family and is very close to our hearts. I will be running in memory of my Aunties and Uncle who lost their battle to cancer, and in honour of the treatment my mam received when she got her diagnosis. Any amount donated would be greatly appreciated and would help me reach my goal. Thanks for reading my story.

60,000 determined and dedicated runners make the AJ Bell Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon – famous for its warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and the millions raised for good causes.

We’ll see runners back on the AJ Bell Great North Run, city to sea course, on Sunday as we return to our traditional finish line in South Shields. The AJ Bell Great North Run is an opportunity for us all to come together and support one another.

If you're unable to run and have to withdraw from the 2024 AJ Bell Great North Run, you have the option to defer your 2024 AJ Bell Great North Place to the next year.  You can find more information here. 

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