Every year, our amazing #TeamRedCross runners come to Newcastle to take part in the world's 'biggest and best' half marathon and raise vital funds to support people in the UK and around the world during times of crisis.

Why run for the Red Cross?

The British Red Cross helps millions of people in the UK and around the world get the support they need if crisis strikes. Whether it be helping deliver food parcels and medicine overseas following a natural disaster or providing shelter after a house fire. Whatever the need, every step you take and every pound you raise will allow the Red Cross to be there as the worlds emergency responders.

As part of Team Red Cross, you will be supported by our dedicated Challenge Events team every step of the way. We are here to:

-> provide 1-2-1 fundraising advice and support to help you smash your sponsorship target

-> answer any questions you have

-> support you with huge cheers and celebrations on the day

About the event

The 13.1-mile route takes you through Newcastle city centre, across the iconic Tyne Bridge to reach the finish line in South Shields where you can enjoy stunning sea views and refreshments and a massive well done in our Red Cross tent! With 60,000 runners taking part and joyous crowds lining the streets along the way, it truly is a day to remember.

You are amazing: how your fundraising will help

Every pound you raise in sponsorship as a #TeamRedCross runner will make a huge difference to the lives of people affected by crisis in the UK and around the world. Your fundraising will allow the Red Cross to be there as the worlds emergency responders:

£65 could keep one of our emergency response vehicles going for a day, ensuring that our volunteers can quickly get to the people who need our help, so that we can support them to cope and recover from crisis..

£150 could fully refurbish two wheelchairs approaching the end of its economic life, allowing each to support a further 12 service users before being decommissioned and reducing landfill.

£172 could provide one training session for a community in Bangladesh on disaster early warning systems, enabling them to be prepared and more resilient when natural disasters strike

£350 could fund one of our UK volunteer's transport expenses for one month, so they can visit vulnerable people in the community, helping to ensure they have what they need at home and providing a friendly chat to help them combat feelings of loneliness.

Whatever the need, your fundraising will allow the Red Cross to be there so thank you!