Great North Run 2025 Entry Requirements. Members are contacted via email in november each year and given a priority entry window to secure their place in the following year's great north run. Ballot closes at 10am on friday 13th september 2025 for a chance to be on the iconic start line;

For the great north run only, if an entrant decides not to run, they are entitled to withdraw their entry and receive an opportunity to buy a guaranteed entry the following year’s. Great north run 2025 ballot has opened on thursday 5 september 2025;