Chris Kamara is taking on the Great North Run for 2026

The broadcaster duo will run the half marathon on September 13 in support of Prostate Cancer UK.

Chris Kamara’s son Jack will also take part.

Why are Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard taking on the Great North Run?

Chris Kamara, former Sky Sports presenter and long-time ambassador for Prostate Cancer UK, said: “I’ve been working with Prostate Cancer UK for more than a decade now and have met so many men and their loved ones affected by this disease.

“Walking side by side with them was heartbreaking and inspirational, but an education too.

“I’m still stunned by the stats. “Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men, but if you are black, like me, its double the risk.

“But this disease is treatable if you catch it early.”

He said he was “getting the band together” for the run, teaming up once again with his “old mucker” Ben Shephard, who co-hosted Goals on Sunday with him.

Mr Kamara said: “I think the couch we used to sit on was far more comfortable than a 13.1 mile Sunday morning run in the North East, but I know we will keep each other going – and if that fails my son will drag us both along.”

The broadcaster last completed the Great North Run 26 years ago.

He said: “That time round, the great Sir Brendan Foster applauded me for getting home in just under one hour 30 minutes.”

Mr Kamara now lives with apraxia of speech and dyspraxia.

He joked: “I’ve got a few problems with my balance these days so I hope it might be double that this time. But whatever happens I’ll get round.”

He said: “As a North East native, I have always wanted to take on the Great North Run again after I was lucky enough to run it 26 years ago.”

He said: “What I do know is that it’s an incredible event with passionate fans packing the streets.

“I look forward to seeing you all in September and look forward to some ‘unbelievable’ support.”

Ben Shephard, known for presenting This Morning and Tipping Point, said he “jumped at the chance” to join Mr Kamara for the run.

Mr Shephard said: “He’s such a brilliant guy, and we’ve been mates for many years now.

“It’s going to be a real thrill to run alongside him and Jack at such an iconic event.”

The cause is close to his heart, as his father was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

He said: “I know all too well about the dangers of prostate cancer.

“It’s a disease that’s affected my family, and so many others too.”

The group will take on the AJ Bell Great North Run as “Team Kammy” to raise funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer UK.

Mr Kamara has previously supported Prostate Cancer UK by joining Jeff Stelling’s Football Marches.

Prostate Cancer UK says one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.

The risk increases if you are over 50, black, or have a family history of the disease.

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