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- 42 years later, 60,000 runners from across the world take part each year in the Great North Run. Over 1 million people have completed the race and hundreds of millions of pounds have been raised by runners for charity and good causes.
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42 years later, 60,000 runners from across the world take part each year in the Great North Run. Over 1 million people have completed the race and hundreds of millions of pounds have been raised by runners for charity and good causes. Current Men’s Record for the Great North Run is held by Kenyan Olympic runner Martin Mathathi for 58:56 in 2011.
The first Great North Run was staged on 28 June 1981, when 12,000 runners participated. By 2011, the number of participants had risen to 54,000. For the first year it was advertised as a local fun run; nearly thirty years on it has become one of the biggest running events in the world, and the biggest in the UK.
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.
Sep 10, 2023 · Alex Elliott / NNP. About 60,000 people took part part in the 42nd Great North Run. Thousands of people have taken part in the 42nd Great North Run. The race in 2020 had to be cancelled because...
Sep 10, 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. Coverage: Follow on BBC Two...
Sep 12, 2021 · About 57,000 people were registered to take part - raising millions of pounds for charity, The Great North Run Company said. The new route saw runners cross the Tyne Bridge twice and make their...
Feb 14, 2024 · Tyne Tees. Great North Run. Newcastle. South Shields. Wednesday 14 February 2024, 8:33am. Runners making their way across the Tyne Bridge always makes for a spectacular sight. Credit: PA. A...
