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4.8

(25)

The Great Run Company

AJ Bell Great North 5k

Name: AJ Bell Great North 5k
Start: 2027-09-10
End: 2027-09-10
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Rating: 4.75

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Date

10th September '27

Entry Options

Rating Highlights

4.96 /5

Event Logistics

4.83 /5

Supporting Staff

4.80 /5

Event Safety

Rating Overview

All Time Average

4.75

2026 Average

4.82

Rating Breakdown

Pre-event communication

4.60

Event Logistics

4.96

Supporting Staff

4.83

Event Safety

4.80

Course Navigation

4.80

Course Congestion

4.69

Aid Stations

4.75

Swag

4.69

Sustainability

4.68

Facilities

4.46

Finish Area

4.77

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Features & Characteristics

Degree of Challenge

Ideal for beginners

70% of reviews

Atmosphere

Large Festival Atmosphere

84% of reviews

Location

Urban & City

83% of reviews

Running

Flat & Fast

50% of reviews

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Frequently asked questions

When is AJ Bell Great North 5k?

The next edition of AJ Bell Great North 5k takes place on 10 September 2027.

Where does AJ Bell Great North 5k take place?

AJ Bell Great North 5k takes place in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

What distances does AJ Bell Great North 5k offer?

Entry options include: 5K.

How is AJ Bell Great North 5k rated by runners?

AJ Bell Great North 5k has an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 from 25 verified participant reviews on Racecheck.

What is AJ Bell Great North 5k like?

Based on participant reviews, runners describe it as: Ideal for beginners (70% of reviews), Large Festival Atmosphere (84% of reviews), Urban & City (83% of reviews), Flat & Fast (50% of reviews).

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4.8

(25)

David D.

4.8

· 2026 5K ·

Absolutely fantastic event with seamless organisation!

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Anna L.

4.7

· 2025 5K ·

Incredible event, with a really fun course and an even greater finish! Staff and volunteers were amazing, this is a definite must do event.

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SUMANA N.

5.0

· 2025 5K ·

Best ever marathon in the UK by AJ Bell. Really loved it. The medal is mesmerizing and motivational for me to take part everyyear

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Laura H.

4.9

· 2025 5K ·

A great flat course on a lovely summer's night in September. Please bring this course back in future. Great support around the course.

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ross k.

5.0

· 2025 5K ·

very good and lovey staff ill do it next year

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Harriett g.

3.4

· 2024 5K ·

It was very good

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Christine W.

4.9

· 2024 5K ·

N/A

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Lee h.

4.6

· 2024 5K ·

Great event and atmosphere, was not sure what to expect as this was my first time. Overall good experience

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Ben L.

5.0

· 2024 5K ·

Always like to challenge myself when it comes to the 5K runs plus gives me an idea what to expect if I did do the Great North Run for 2025.

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Kieron D.

5.0

· 2024 5K ·

Course was well presented and very well organised. Staff were helpful. Good facilities and very clean. Lots of medical staff around the course.

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AJ Bell Great North 5k