Successful candidates will get their Great North Run Race Entry Packs up to four weeks before the event. This race pack should include your race number as well as a timing chip that will provide an accurate assessment of your race time. Numbers are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and there is no guaranteed place in the grid. The Great North Run is split into two distances: a 12-mile (19.3 km) fun run or a 26-mile (42.6 km) full marathon. There is also a one-day family version of the race called the Great North Walk. This is a guided walk along part of the course following a path for families to enjoy together. Entry fees are $45 for adults, $35 for students, and free for children under 16. A limited number of free places can be granted to people with disabilities or low income through sponsorship schemes. Visit the Great North Run website for more information on how to apply. The entry fee includes a timing chip and a drink at the finish line. A medical team is on hand to help anyone who needs it. However, there is no guarantee that those who need it most will receive any treatment. The course is not particularly challenging but it does have some hills along with some busy roads to navigate.