Junior and Mini Great North Run 2025

The AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run is SOLD OUT.

The AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run takes place on closed roads around the Newcastle Gateshead Quayside, making it a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. Minis aged 3-8 take on a daring 1.5km dash, while Juniors aged 9-16 tackle a 4km supercharged sprint.

There’s nothing quite like the amazing sight of over 10,000 happy, smiling, active kids taking part for fun, for charity, for a challenge, and earning a very special medal for their efforts. With plenty of encouragement and high-fives from the crowds, it’s an action-packed day with an atmosphere like no other. Expect an iconic riverside route, photo opportunities, fancy dress, fundraising and lots of family fun.

Stars of the UK hit show Gladiators will be the official starters for this year’s event. They’ll be on hand to ring the famous starters bell and cheer on our young runners – stay tuned to find out which Gladiators will be coming to the start line.

Mini runners (age 3 – 8) must be accompanied by an adult around the course. Junior runners (age 9-16) have the option of running by themselves or with a Parent/Guardian. Accompanying adults who are running are required to wear the specific accompanying adult bib, which is attached to the child’s run number.