Great North Run – Wikipedia

The Great North Run (branded the Simplyhealth Great North Run for sponsorship purposes) 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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