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Learn about the 2023 Great North Run route from Newcastle to South Shields, with maps and a video flyover. Find out the landmarks, entertainment and distance along the way.
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.
4 5 START NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD SOUTH TYNESIDE SOUTH SHIELDS RIVER TYNE NORTH SEA FINISH Haymarket Jesmond Gateshead Stadium Gateshead Felling Heworth Pelaw Bede
Sep 10, 2022 · The Great North Run is a 13.1 mile run from Newcastle to South Shields, with music, charity support and spectators. Due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, there will be a minute silence, a message from Sir Brendan Foster and no Red Arrows display.
Sep 6, 2021 · Learn about the route, entertainment and thank you zones for the Great North Run 2021, the iconic half marathon across the Tyne Bridge. Find out how to celebrate 40 years of the event and the nation's efforts during the pandemic.
Sep 8, 2023 · Find out everything you need to know about the world's largest half marathon, which takes place on Sunday 10 September between Newcastle and South Shields. See the route map, start time, road closures, Metro advice and live TV coverage details.
The route heads east and south down the motorway section, around the eastern side of the city centre, then crosses the Tyne Bridge into Gateshead. It heads around the eastern side of Gateshead town centre, then at a roundabout turns east and heads down the A184 (the Felling Bypass) in the direction of Sunderland.
