Crowds of runners, wearing colourful tops, run across the Tyne Bridge. A set of planes (Red Arrows) can been in the blue sky, leaving a trail of white, red and blue markings in the sky.. Image accompanying BBC Sport Athletics’ report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
The Great North Run, a renowned half marathon, is set for its 45th edition. Participants will start in Newcastle and finish in South Shields on September 13. Road closures and extra Metro services are planned for the event.
Several notable participants include Peter Reid, who is running for a cancer charity. Last year's winners were Sheila Chepkirui and Alex Mutiso. A new mural by Alex Mulholland celebrates the event's anniversary. Read more racing coverage.
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What should runners know about Great North Run Set for 45th Year with Thousands Expected?
The iconic half marathon will see tens of thousands of runners in Newcastle next week. The Great North Run, a renowned half marathon, is set for its 45th edition. Participants will start in Newcastle and finish in South Shields on September 13. Road closures and extra Metro services are planned for the event.
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Runner World published this brief on September 10, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated September 6, 2026.
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