My Story

My lovely Dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's last year, although he showed signs beforehand it took a good few years for official diagnosis. The decline has been dramatic over the last year and it has been heartbreaking to see my Dad become so frail and unaware. Unfortunately we have recently lost my Dad but find comfort in knowing he has joined our dear Mum. We have had a lot of support as a family, I just want to give something back to the Alzheimer's Society. An amazing cause ❤️

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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