Imagine the triumphant feeling of crossing the Great North run finish line, now imagine the feeling of crossing that line running for Dystonia UK.

Join Team Dystonia UK taking on the Great North Run in 2026.

Don't worry if you have missed out on taking part in the 2025 Great North Run as we are now looking for new fundraising champions to join Team Dystonia UK in 2026.

About The Great North Run

The Great North Run is the UK's biggest and best half marathon which has attracted world class athletes like Mo Farah and Hannah Russel.

You will be joined by 60,000 other runners taking on the 13.1 mile route through Newcastle, over the iconic Tyne Bridge and finishing in the town of South Shields. 

When you join Team Dystonia UK, you’ll receive: 

As part of Team Dystonia UK, you'll receive unparalleled support every step of the way: 

• A free exclusive Dystonia UK running t-shirt or vest

• A fundraising pack with everything you need to get started 

• Regular emails with support, updates and fundraising tips 

• The choice to join our WhatsApp group to meet you fellow Team Dystonia UK runners 

• An invite to our post race celebration at the finish line at charity village 

• The triumphant feeling of awesomeness (and full bragging rights) knowing you’ve supported those living with dystonia
  

Why run for Dystonia UK?

Dystonia UK exists to give hope and support to everyone living with dystonia and to create UK and worldwide awareness. With your support we can be here for people when they feel the most isolated, providing support and information to anyone affected by dystonia. Ensuring they have access to the services they need, when they need them, to live life to the full, and we can only do that by donations and fundraisers like you.

Dystonia UK is children and adults with dystonia, carers and clinicians, fundraisers and families, medical professionals and our amazing members and supporters, all working side by side.

Our community thanks you for choosing to support Dystonia UK!

Questions? Email us at [email protected] with any question or for further information