Great North Run 2026

Take on The AJ Bell Great North Run for Hearing Dogs - the world’s biggest and best half marathon!

It’s famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable on-route entertainment, and warm Geordie welcome. From the rush of the Red Arrows flying overhead to the oggy-oggy-oggy chants, Great North Run magic can be hard to understand – until you’ve experienced it for yourself.
Join Team Hearing Dogs with one of our charity places and you’re guaranteed a run like no other – and a finish line feeling you’ll never forget!
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How you can support Hearing Dogs

Join an event, start your own fundraiser or make a donation.Your kindness will make a huge difference to the lives of those people helped by Hearing Dogs. Find out about all the different ways you can support our work!

Paws for Cake

Paws for Cake

Gather your friends, family and colleagues, to share some baked goods and help change deaf people’s lives.
Do Your Own Challenge

Do Your Own Challenge

Create your own challenge or take part in an organised challenge fundraiser not listed on our website!
Spinnaker Abseil 2026

Spinnaker Abseil 2026

2 May 2026

Take on a once-in-a-lifetime challenge, abseiling 100-metres down Portsmouth’s iconic Spinnaker Tower. Take in stunning views of the Solent and Isle of Wight. Feel the adrenaline, conquer your fears and make a difference to deaf people’s lives! An unforgettable adventure for an incredible cause!
Kelpies Experience

Kelpies Experience

23 May 2026

Falkirk

The Kelpies Experience is the first ever guided aerial exploration of the world’s largest equine sculptures. With a discounted charity rate, take part in something new and amazing, to help transform the lives of deaf people. Places are limited, so sign up today and make a real difference!
Great North Run 2026

Great North Run 2026

13 Sep 2026

Newcastle-upon-tyne

The Great North Run is back for 2026! If you have a ballot place you can join this year's team. Or you can apply for one of our 2026 charity places.
TCS London Marathon 2027

TCS London Marathon 2027

25 Apr 2027

London

The TCS London Marathon is back for 2027! Apply for one of our charity places. Or if you are lucky to have a 2027 ballot place you can join the team today.

Your efforts can make a big impact

We rely completely on the kindness of our supporters. Without your generosity, we wouldn’t be able to continue training amazing hearing dogs that help deaf people to live well with hearing loss.

Fundraising wall of fame

We are so lucky to have wonderful supporters up and down the country, going above and beyond to raise money, so that we can continue to support. Take a look at some of our amazing fundraisers...