Races Half marathon · Newcastle, UK
Great North Run
Great North Run is a rolling half marathon in Newcastle, UK, held each September. The world's biggest half — a rolling point-to-point from Newcastle to the South Shields coast. September in the North East is usually 10-16C. With Great North Run's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
September
every year
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
September in the North East is usually 10-16C.
Racing this course well
The world's biggest half — a rolling point-to-point from Newcastle to the South Shields coast.
With Great North Run's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
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- When is the Great North Run?
- It is held each September in Newcastle, UK. Check the official Great North Run site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Great North Run course flat?
- The world's biggest half — a rolling point-to-point from Newcastle to the South Shields coast.
- How should I train for the Great North Run?
- Train specifically for Newcastle — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. That's exactly what RunV's engine does after every run you log.
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