AJ Bell Great North 5k 2024
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AJ Bell Great North 5k 2024
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Fri, 6 Sept 2024
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Start times
Friday, 6 Sept 2024
5k:
6:00 pm Event summary
Here are the distances available for AJ Bell Great North 5k 2024
5k
5km
£23
Route information
Runners will love this waterfront 5k in Newcastle. Runners will cross the Swing Bridge and travel along the waterfront, past a buzzing musical zone before looping back round towards Millennium Bridge and across the finish line.
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What's included
- Bespoke finishers medal
- Exclusive finishers t-shirt
- Finishers goodie bag
- Free training plan
- Oncourse music entertainment zones to keep you motivated
- Incredible crowd support
- Access to local Runner Reward offers
- Pre-race training advice and motivation
- Chip-timed results
- Closed roads
- Marked and marshalled route
- Full medical support
How to get there
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Get full directionsRoad Closures
Ensure you plan your journey to the start line in advance of the big day as there will be a number of road closures in place and your usual routes into the city may not be available.
Follow this link to see what roads are closed.
Event day logistics
18:10 5k start
More details will be available closer to the event date.
Age Requirements
Entrants must be 14 and older to enter the 5k.
Race Pack
If you have chosen to have your pack posted to you before the event for an additional fee, it will arrive approximately 2 weeks prior to the event and you do not need to register on the day. Once you have received your race pack, you must read all the information as this is important preparation and will make sure you enjoy your day.
If you have chosen to collect it on the day, Great Run will communicate location and timings of the pack pick up stations in advance of the event.
There will be Great Run Information points on the day for if you have any last minute queries.
If you have chosen to have your pack sent to you, and your race pack doesn't arrive please contact the organiser at https://www.greatrun.org/contact/ who can verify your entry and give you details on how to collect a replacement pack on race weekend. There will be Great Run Information points on the day for if you have any last minute queries.
Sweep Vehicle
There are no cut-off times but there is a sweep vehicle as the organiser is under pressure to open the closed roads.
FAQs
Is there somewhere I can go on the day if I have a query at the Great North 5k?
Yes! There will be Great Run Information points on the day for if you have any last minute queries.
Where can I find my results from the Great North 5k?
Results will be uploaded to the event website here: https://www.greatrun.org/results after the race.
Can I wear headphones while I run at the Great North 5k?
Yes, the roads will be closed off for the event. Make sure to be aware of your surroundings though, for your safety.
What time does the Great North 5k start?
Your start time and wave allocation will be based on your estimated finish time when you enter. You can determine what wave you are in by looking at your race number, which you will receive in your race pack.
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