Great North Run set for "exciting" new September ballot system
As the countdown to the 2024 AJ Bell Great North Run enters the final week, the team behind the world famous event have announced a change to the entry process for the 2025 race.
The world’s biggest half marathon will return to the North East on Sunday, September 7 2025, and eager participants now have an additional opportunity to secure entry with the introduction of a new September ballot.
The September Ballot will open on Wednesday, September 4 2024 at 10am and run until Friday, Septmber 13 2024 at 12pm, at which point ballot applications will close.
All ballot entrants will receive an email with the result of their entry by Wednesday, September 18. A second ballot will be held in January 2025, and those who are unsuccessful with their September Ballot application can try again in the January Ballot.
A limited number of Great North Run Memberships will go on sale after the September Ballot, offering the chance to secure a place for the next three Great North Runs.
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Paul Foster, Chief Executive of the Great Run Company said:“We’re excited to announce the new September ballot for the 2025 AJ Bell Great North Run.
This weekend, millions of people across the world will be inspired by the Great North Run, either by watching the action on TV, following it on social or by friends and family taking part – the September Ballot provides all those inspired to take part next year with a chance to secure their entry this month.
We’re expecting record numbers of applications for the 2025 AJ Bell Great North Run, so for the best chance of securing a place I encourage everyone to enter the September Ballot – you can always try again in January if you’re unsuccessful. Good luck to all those who apply!”