AJ Bell Great North Run 2026
September 13, 2026
Start: A167 near Claremont Road, Newcastle upon Tyne; Finish: South Shields seafront · Newcastle, United Kingdom
About
The AJ Bell Great North Run is the world's largest half marathon, taking runners from the vibrant city of Newcastle towards the coast of South Shields. This iconic event is renowned for its incredible atmosphere, the crossing of the Tyne Bridge, and its status as a premier global road running race.
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Start
Start: A167 near Claremont Road, Newcastle upon Tyne; Finish: South Shields seafront
Start time
10:45
Weather
Cloudy 14°C
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AJ Bell Great North Run 2026
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Why this race
- Great North Run is the world's largest half marathon, World Athletics Platinum Label event
- Iconic UK race with global elite field and TV coverage
- Decades of history, premier road race outside the WMM
If you like New York City Half Marathon or Berlin Half Marathon, you'll like this one.
Pack this
- Lightweight throwaway layer for the start corral
- Race bib with timing chip pre-pinned to front of vest
- Energy gels for ~km 7 and km 14 plus electrolyte tabs
- Anti-chafe balm for nipples, underarms and inner thighs
- Cap and thin rain shell for North Sea drizzle
What you should know
- Course goes Newcastle to South Shields with the Tyne Bridge climb early and a tough drag around mile 11.
- Baggage buses leave ~20 minutes before your wave starts, so drop your kit early or carry it to the finish.
- Starts are wave-based by predicted finish time; you can drop to a later wave but cannot move up.
- Expect 14°C, cloud and coastal wind at the finish — dress to feel slightly cold on the start line.
- Finish is on the seafront with a long walk to baggage and the Metro; pack a warm layer and contactless card.
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