Great North Run

Name: Great North Run
Start: 2026-09-13
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Start: Central Motorway (A167(M)), Newcastle city centre (finish at South Shields)

Sports event · Newcastle upon Tyne, City Centre · 13 September 2026

When13 September 2026

WhereStart: Central Motorway (A167(M)), Newcastle city centre (finish at South Shields), City Centre, NE2 4HH Newcastle upon Tyne

TypeSports event

The world's largest half marathon, starting in Newcastle city centre and running 13.1 miles to the coast at South Shields. Tens of thousands of participants take part alongside elite athletes, watched by large crowds lining the route. The start is traditionally accompanied by a Red Arrows flypast.

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