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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Great_North_RunGreat North Run - Wikipedia

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   The Great North Run (branded the AJ Bell Great North Run for sponsorship purposes) is the largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually in North East England each September. Participants run between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields. The run was devised by former Olympic 10,000 m bronze medallist and BBC Sport commentator ...

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2. www.greatrun.org › events › great-north-runAJ Bell Great North Run | 8 September 2024

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   The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the 13.1-mile route from Newcastle to South Shields each year. It’s famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable on-route entertainment, and warm Geordie welcome, not to mention the millions raised each year for worthy causes.

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3. newcastlegateshead.com › blog › history-of-greatHistory of Newcastle's Great North Run | NewcastleGateshead

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   Sport and Leisure. History and Heritage. Get Active. History of Newcastle's Great North Run. Great North Run- 42 Years of Running. This year, Great North Run celebrates 42 years since its first ever run.

4. www.greatrun.org › your-guide-to-the-great-north-runYour Guide to the Great North Run - Great Run

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   Sep 10, 2022 · The Great North Run is also about personal achievement, personal goals and personal memories. This is your chance to put all of your hard work and training into practice on the 13.1 mile journey from city to sea. We’ll be waiting for you as you cross the finish line to hang your hard-earned medal over your head, a long-time tradition of the ...

5. www.bbc.com › sport › athleticsGreat North Run: A guide to the famous half-marathon - BBC

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   Sep 10, 2021 · 10 September 2021. Getty Images. The Great North Run is set to feature 57,000 entrants. Great North Run on the BBC. Where: Newcastle Date: Sunday, 12 September, from 09:00 BST....

6. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-england-tyne-58519044Great North Run 2021: Thousands take part as event returns - BBC

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   Sep 12, 2021 · 12 September 2021. Great North Run. NNP. Rather than the traditional mass start, this year runners set off at staggered intervals. Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Tyneside...

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   What is the Great North Run?

   • The Great North Run (branded the AJ Bell Great North Run for sponsorship purposes) is the largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually in North East England each September. Participants run between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields.

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   When did Great North Run start?

   • This year, Great North Run celebrates 42 years since its first ever run. Newcastle's now world-famous half marathon first took place in June 1981 when 12,264 people lined up ready to start what was to become an iconic part of sporting history and an integral part of North East culture.

   History of Newcastle's Great North Run | NewcastleGateshead

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   How many people run the Great North Run?

   • The race was established in 1981 by former Olympic 10,000m bronze medallist Brendan Foster. In that first year, 12,000 runners descended on Newcastle to run the half marathon route - in 2022, 41 years later, that number is expected to reach 60,000. The Great North Run takes place in September each year.

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   Will the Great North Run be the iconic race?

   • "It won't be the iconic course but it will be the iconic race and it will be even more important now after what everyone has been through," said Paula Radcliffe, who won the Great North Run twice and will be part of the BBC's commentary team on Sunday.

   Great North Run: A guide to the famous half-marathon - BBC Sport

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