The 2025 edition has been announced. The event will take place on 05-07 Sep, 2025 (Fri - Sun). The details about this event may change. Please check the official website for possible updates.

Great North Run

4.3 (3 Reviews)
NewCastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
05-07 Sep, 2025 (Fri - Sun)
Event size: 50000 - ∞ participants

Running

5 km, 21.097 km

About the event

The Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the UK and was the second largest in the world in 2013 with 40,763 finishers.
The first edition was held in 1981 with 12,000 runners.

Races offered by this event

You have 48 weeks to prepare

Great North 5K

05 Sep, 2025 (Fri)
Running
5 km
Solo
On site
Road

Great North Run

07 Sep, 2025 (Sun)
Running
21.097 km
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The course starts in Newcastle, takes in the iconic Tyne Bridge, runs through Gateshead passing the famous international athletics stadium and finishes in the coastal town of South Shields.
Solo
On site
Road

Reviews

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Olga Sien

Great atmosphere

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Andy Hall
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A very popular race and well supported but not a great course. Not a PB type race but enjoyed the experience

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Jo Hollis

Well organised for such a large event. Course has a few hills but they are a steady gradient, was my first half and found it quite easy. Absolutely Amazing atmosphere from start to finish. Plenty of water stations and gel stands. The spectators were amazing, offering sweets and encouragement all the way. Finish line is well organised, all the charity tents and stalls were laid out well and easy to find. All race information was easy to follow and a great medal, t shirt and goody bag at the end. Great day so entered again this year and the next two

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