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Great North Run

Run for MHA in the Great North Run 2026!

Whether you’re a keen runner or want to raise some funds by taking a steady walk, join Team MHA at the Great North Run.

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£5,250 Goal

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£5,250 Goal

Event details

Race details:

Date:
13 September 2026

Location:
Newcastle to South Shields

Fees and Target:

Entry:
£35 Race Fee

Sponsorship Target:
£350

MHA at the Great North Run 2026

You could be part of team MHA this September joining 60,000 others on the streets of Newcastle and Gateshead, raising funds and awareness of MHA Communities. Your sponsorship will make a huge difference to the daily lives of older people in communities across the UK, enabling our volunteers to continue to deliver fun activities and friendship throughout England and Wales.

Every donation makes a difference to help older people

live later life well

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How your money helps

Each £25

could fund two face-to-face befriending visits, bringing companionship and a friendly face to a lonely older person.

Each £50

could enable an older person to attend four social or friendship groups, helping them build meaningful friendships and feel part of a community.

Each £100

could provide a year of regular befriending phone calls, offering ongoing companionship and support.