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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 .
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The Great North Run 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 Brendan Foster.
Sep 10, 2022 · 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 Great North Run.
Sep 10, 2021 · Sunday's Great North Run in Newcastle is the 40th edition of the famous half marathon. The race will be live on BBC Two and BBC One or you can watch the uninterrupted stream on the BBC...
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.
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Jul 29, 2004 · This year's BUPA Great North Run saw not only 35,142 runners crossing the finishing line at South Shields, but also the creation of a new course record, with Paul Kosgei slashing 4 seconds...
