Great North Run

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

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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 venture to improve finances UK Athletics announces a "groundbreaking" venture with the London Marathon and Great North Run to help it tackle a financial crisis. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2024
Emotional Farah finishes fourth in final race of career Britain's four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah is "very emotional" as he finishes fourth in the final race of his illustrious career at the Great North Run. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2023
Sir Mo Farah finishes final race of illustrious career Sir Mo Farah has finished the final race of his career in fourth place in the Great North Run. Sky News - Published on September 10, 2023

Watch: Great North Run - Farah runs final race of career Follow live BBC One coverage and text commentary of the Great North Run as Mo Farah takes part in his final competitive race before retirement. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2023
Farah set for final race of career at Great North Run Britain's four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah says he expects an "emotional" end to his career at the Great North Run on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2023
Sir Mo Farah says his final race will be 'very emotional' as he gears up for Great North Run Sir Mo Farah, Britain's most-successful track and field Olympian, says he expects his final race this weekend will be an emotional affair. Sky News - Published on September 8, 2023

How to follow Farah's final race at Great North Run Watch the Great North Run live on the BBC on Sunday as Mo Farah races for the final time before retirement. BBC Sport - Published on September 6, 2023
Great North Run will be my goodbye - Farah Mo Farah says September's Great North Run will be his final competitive race. BBC Sport - Published on April 23, 2023
Great North Run pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II The Great North Run pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II before the start of the elite men's race and mass start run in Newcastle. BBC Sport - Published on September 11, 2022
Great North Run 2022: Tributes paid to Queen before Jacob Kiplimo and Hellen Obiri win races Tributes are paid to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the Great North Run before Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo and Kenya's Hellen Obiri win the elite men's and women's races. BBC Sport - Published on September 11, 2022

Great North Run returns after pandemic with new route and British elite winner Tens of thousands of runners have celebrated the 40th edition of the Great North Run. Sky News - Published on September 12, 2021
Great North Run: Britain's Marc Scott wins men's race as Kenya's Hellen Obiri takes women's title Britain's Marc Scott wins the Great North Run in Newcastle, with Kenya's Hellen Obiri triumphing in the women's event. BBC Sport - Published on September 12, 2021
Great North Run: A guide to the famous half-marathon The Great North run will return on Sunday, 12 September for its 40th anniversary - here is everything you need to know about the race. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2021