Great North Run

Largest half marathon in the world, North East England, September

The Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually in North East England each September. Participants run between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields. The run was devised by former Olympic 10,000 m bronze medallist and BBC Sport commentator Brendan Foster.

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UK Athletics announces a "groundbreaking" venture with the London Marathon and Great North Run to help it tackle a financial crisis.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 3 days ago

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