On Sunday 13th September Team LDUK joined over 63,000 runners to complete the 45th and largest Great North Run yet, raising over £2,500 for Lyme Disease UK!
A huge thank you to Niamh Bradley, Tia Race, Craig Harris and Dom Ranson for taking part in the iconic 13.1 mile race from Newcastle to South Shields, and to everyone who donated so generously. You can still show your support on our runners’ fundraising pages – just select the links above to contribute!
“Thank you for letting us run! Such an amazing day for a special charity.” – Tia
Thanks for organising – what an experience!” – Dom
Tia Race with Niamh Bradley
With such wonderful encouragement from the crowds, and the Red Arrows soaring overhead, we’ve no doubt the race was a challenging but fantastic experience for everyone who took part!
“Such an amazing day! Thank you for letting us run for a charity so close to my heart!” – Niamh
Dom Ranson with Craig Harris
Famous faces at the Great North Run 2026!
This year’s run welcomed a whole host of famous personalities. Andy Burnham took on the challenge for a fourth time to make history as the first serving UK Prime Minister to complete the route while in office! Over at the start line, Newcastle United Captain and England star Dan Burn, the official race starter, kept energy levels high as waves of runners joined the route.
Fitness coach Joe Wicks competed alongside veteran BBC news anchor Sophie Raworth, TV presenter Helen Skelton, and reality star Jake Quickenden, plus England footballing legend Peter Reid. Also taking part were popular television duo Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard, alongside South Shields’ own singer Joe McElderry, returning to his hometown streets.
Read more about the Great North Run 2026.
Join in next year or fundraise for your own fitness challenge!
You can register your interest now if you’d like to join the Great North Run LDUK Team next year. When you contact us please also explain why you would like to take part. Alternatively, you can also help Lyme patients by fundraising for your own fitness challenge!
We’d be delighted to support you to gain the publicity you need. Simply email media@lymediseaseuk.com to discuss your plans and how we can help.