Great North Run
Newcastle, GB · Half Marathon · September
The largest half marathon in the UK with over 50,000 runners.
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21.1 km
Distance
7
Editions tracked
57K
Runners (2026)
1981
First edition
Great North Run Results by Year
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About the Great North Run
The Great North Run is a half marathon race held in Newcastle, GB, typically in September. First held in 1981, it has a rich history spanning 45 years. The largest half marathon in the UK with over 50,000 runners.
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