Great North Run
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Newcastle, England, GB
Race Day
Sun, Sep 13
100d away
Course
Road
| Half Marathon80m | Moderate |
The world's largest half marathon from Newcastle to South Shields, crossing the Tyne Bridge. Over 57,000 runners and a million spectators make this a British institution.
57,000 participants
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Why Run This Race?
- ✓Flat and fast — only 80m elevation gain
- ✓Ideal running weather — historical average 15°C
- ✓Full course map with segment-by-segment weather analysis
- ✓Major event — 57,000 participants
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