DJ Schak spins tunes while running half marathon

DJ and music producer Schak performed a live DJ set during the 2025 Great North Run on 7/9, raising money for the children's charity NSPCC.

Schak, whose real name is Shakeil Luciano, is a native of North Shields. He carried a mobile setup including an all-in-one DJ system, powerful speakers, and a GoPro to play music while running the 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields.

Schak participated in the 2025 Great North Run to raise money for the children's charity NSPCC, along with over 250 other runners representing the organization.

Schak attracted attention along the route and received constant encouragement from fellow runners.

"I wanted to do something different that truly reflected who I am," the British DJ said. "This wasn't just a physical challenge, but also a chance to help protect and bring hope to children. That was my motivation to complete this challenge."

Schak made headlines as the first person to run the Great North Run while performing a live DJ set, bringing mobile music to the community and raising money for charity.

Schak rose to prominence in the British electronic music scene in 2022 with his hit "Moving All Around (Jumpin’)", which was named "Hottest Record" by BBC Radio 1.

In addition to his energetic music style, he is also known for unique promotional stunts such as DJ sets at a B&Q store, on a ferry, a bus, and outside Newcastle United's St James Park. Schak currently has over 133,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and is considered one of the UK's most promising new EDM artists.

Schak shared a video of aircraft using a special smoke system to create colored trails in the sky. The red, white, and blue colors represent the Union Jack.

This aerial display was performed by the Royal Air Force's (RAF) renowned Red Arrows. They regularly perform at major events in the UK, including the Great North Run, to celebrate and create a vibrant atmosphere.

Schak received a finisher's medal but did not disclose his time. Typically, only registered mass runners have their finishing times publicly available. Since Schak participated under his stage name and with mobile DJ equipment, an official result might not be recorded on statistics sites like Great Run Event Results or WatchAthletics.

After finishing the Great North Run, Schak shared on Instagram: "This was one of the best days of my life. Setting the unofficial world record for DJing a half marathon was incredible. I met so many memorable people from different places. I just want to thank everyone who waved, smiled, and said 'keep going.' Carrying 20 kg of equipment for 13.1 miles was something I'd never done before, but the support and encouragement from everyone pulled me to the finish line. Up the North East!"

The Great North Run is the world's largest half marathon, held annually in September in Northeast England, from Newcastle to South Shields. The race was founded in 1981 by Brendan Foster, an Olympic bronze medalist in the 10,000 m and current BBC Sport commentator.

Since its inception with 12,000 runners, the race has continuously grown, reaching 54,000 registered participants in 2011. It's the UK's most popular long-distance running event, surpassing even the Great Manchester Run and London Marathon.

In the men's 2025 Great North Run, Alex Mutiso (Kenya) won with a time of 1 hour 0 minutes 52 seconds. He was followed by Bashir Abdi (Belgium) at 1 hour 0 minutes 58 seconds and Abel Kipchumba (Kenya) at 1 hour 1 minute 1 second.

In the women's race, Sheila Chepkirui (Kenya) won in 1 hour 9 minutes 32 seconds. Vivian Cheruiyot (Kenya) finished second in 1 hour 9 minutes 37 seconds, and Eilish McColgan (Scotland) placed third with a time of 1 hour 9 minutes 42 seconds.

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