AJ Bell Great North 5k 2023

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AJ Bell Great North 5k 2023
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Entries for the 2023 Great North 5k are now open. Join us and be part of the biggest weekend of sport in the North East! The Great North 5k kicks off the Great North Run weekend celebrations in style on Friday 8th September, on a fun and fast 5k route on the Newcastle Gateshead Quayside. The Friday evening event provides a party atmosphere with the celebrations on the Quayside continuing long after you cross the finish line!
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Fri 8th Sep 2023
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Start times
Fri 8th Sep 2023
5k:
6:00pm
Event summary
Here are the distances available for AJ Bell Great North 5k 2023
5k
Distance
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
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How to get there
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Road 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 linkExternalLink 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/ExternalLink 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Reviews
4.9
113 reviews
judith
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
I did enjoy it, it was my first time doing the 5k (have done the Great North Run 18 times) The only problem I had was after the 3k marker - I was waiting for the 4k so then I could speed up for the last 1k. As I hadn't done it before I had no idea if the course would take us away from the river so was saving my energy. I could have improved my time if there had been a 4k marker. Obviously if I do it again, I now know the course, so won't have that problem, but other first timers might.
sheila
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Run as a virtual run really enjoyed it 10k
denise
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Well organised and nice central location loved it
marian
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4.7
Did the race in 2023
Enjoyed everything thing about it, except my number didn't arrive in the post even though I had paid for the posted option. Having said that, I would happily do it again.
susan
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Really enjoyed it, fabulous atmosphere, great, manageable course with lots to see and support along the way
craig
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Very good race
joe
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4.7
Did the race in 2023
Rolled my entry over from cancelled event last year. Planned to take it easy before GNR on Sunday. Ended up 30 seconds off my 5K PB
kevin
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Had a great evening watching the top athletes racing around the quayside before running the 5km course. Excellent atmosphere created by the organisers, with music and inspired warm ups. Got to see Sir Mo Farah who was in the area for his final GNR.The weather gods smiled on us. It was a beautiful evening.
lesley
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
First time I’ve done the 5k and signed straight up for 2024 lovely course and amazing to watch earlier races. Atmosphere was brilliant was such a lovely night, 10k 5k and 13.1 all signed up for 2024
laura
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
I enjoyed it and would run it again!
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