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Great North Run2026

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 · Newcastle

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Distance
21.1 km
Race day
14°C (57°F)

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Over the Tyne Bridge as the Red Arrows fly past, then out to the coast at South Shields. The world's biggest half marathon by finishers, entered by ballot.

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  3. Race day13 Sep 2026

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