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The SimplyHealth Great North Run
Run 13.1mi
- . 218 days left to book
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- 57,000 participants
- By The Great Run Company
Top tags:
Stunning scenery
Friendly atmosphere
Incredible crowds
Places are hard to come by for this hugely popular half marathon. With around 50,000 participants, there'll be no shortage of supporters to cheer you on to the finish by the scenic South Shields coastline. Come for an extremely well-organised event and the exclusive finisher's medal and t-shirt.
Review summary
4.9
50 Reviews
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- Organisation
- Atmosphere
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Helen P
"Amazing run so well organised with crowd support the whole way. I loved every..."
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Sharon B
"4th time running GNR and this year ran for Royal Manchester Children’s..."
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Keith T
"An Amazing event if somewhat overwhelming! According to the Results I came in..."
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How to enter the The SimplyHealth Great North Run
Do it for a good cause. Make those miles count and register for a charity place.
Half Marathon
Run 13.1miCharity Entries
The SimplyHealth Great North Run route
Starting in Newcastle upon Tyne the 13.1 mile route takes runners through the city centre towards the River Tyne where thousands of people will cross over the iconic Tyne Bridge, where if you’re lucky, you might get a glimpse of the Red Arrows passing overhead.
From there runners will travel through Gateshead while being entertained by our Bands on the Run. The route, lined by thousands of supporters, leads runners to South Shields where at the top of Prince Edward Road the view of the sea is one of the most welcoming sights along the whole course.
From that point there is just over a mile to go and the crowds get louder as runners make their way down the final straight towards the finish line.
Please note: the course may be subject to change.
Half Marathon
Start Time: 10:40am13.1mi
Event Details
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Raceday Logistics
Spectators
Frequently Asked Questions
At what time does the Great North Run start?
The Great North Run starts at 10:40am on Sunday 8th September for Elite Men and most competitors. Elite Wheelchair racers start at 10:10am, and Elite Women at 10:15am, with a warm-up for the masses also at 10:15am. The assembly area will be open from 9:15-10:30am
What roads will be closed during the Great North Run?
Road Closures will be in place during the Great North Run on Sunday 8th September and in the build-up the day before. Shuttle buses and public transport are in place to help spectators. In Newcastle, the A167 Central motorway will be closed from Saturday evening, while other roads only close on Sunday morning.The route continues past the Gateshead International Stadium, in South Tyneside and South Shields, so there will be no access to the A184, A194, A1300, and A183.
How do I enter the Great North Run?
Registration for the Great North Run is carried out via a general ballot in January. If you missed out on a place in the ballot, you can enter through a charity.
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The SimplyHealth Great North Run weather forecast
16°C
Predicted highs
11°C
Predicted lows
Light breeze possible, up to 8mphMeet the organizer
#3
The Great Run Company are ranked #3 in the UK out of 560 organizers
The Great Run Company is a United Kingdom events company specialising in the development, design, organisation and rights management of mass participation and televised sporting events. They most notably organise the Great North Run, Great South Run and Great Manchester Run annually.
The SimplyHealth Great North Run reviews (50)
Reasons people recommend this event
Stunning scenery
Friendly atmosphere
Incredible crowds
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Keith TDid the Half Marathon in 2019
An Amazing event if somewhat overwhelming! According to the Results I came in 3rd in my V75 category. Was there a medal/trophy etc due which I failed to collect as I was not expecting to do that well!! ?
Keith Tewkesbury - Abergele HarriersDid the Half Marathon in 2019
I love the friendly crowd and the big race atmosphere
It’s good to watch the TV coverage afterwardsDid the Half Marathon in 2019
4th time running GNR and this year ran for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. I love this event, even though there are 50k+ runners, you are made to feel you are still one special runner. Supporters are just amazing. You really do not need to carry water or snacks as they are available throughout the race. Children handing out ice pops, haribo, oranges etc!
The event is busy as you may expect but the overall atmosphere is incredible. Loved the showers and hosepipes especially as it was very hot. Also spray sun tan lotion available at the start - great if runners had forgot to bring! My favourite part of the race has to be the start, the famous music 🎶 played in the TV and commentator. I love the last couple of miles when you run down the hill to South Shields seafront. I definitely want to go back for my 5th time. Every runner should at least run this once.Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Massive race - one for the bucket list but very busy. Love it and do it every year but know about the crowds before you go.Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Loved the race even more this year. Fantastic weather and even more support than ever!! The only thing that let it down this time was the lack of Red Arrows.Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Great day. Great weather. Great atmosphere. Great supporters. Great experience. Great time. Great North Run.Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Great event very well organised found the course a little boring but loved running over the bridge I was pleased it wasent Laps hate Laps the crowds were awesome which well and truly made up for the motorway running love the idea of the busses for the bag drop albeit challenging to walk to the start line was epic the finish area great and easy to find your bus at the end however getting back to Newcastle was a complete pain we had a 3 hour window to catch our train but we missed it due to volume of trafficDid the Half Marathon in 2019
The experience was brilliant but we were found it hard to run it due to the number of walkers from quite early on.Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Great great great event - the only thing that I thought was REALLY disgusting - were the number of men whipping out their dicks to take a piss alongside the event trucks at the start of the run on town moor.... as a result - we had to run through their urine puddles - I live in Australia and attended many running events - this was my first in the UK and I have never seen this disgusting behaviour before....Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Amazing run so well organised with crowd support the whole way. I loved every second. Paid for membership for the next 3 years as have to do it again.
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