Sunday 16-Sep-2012 at 10:40am

Please note that this race is not in the Striders Club Championship.

2011 race on Sunday 18-Sep-2011 at 10:40am

37508 finishers, last finisher in 4:49:07.  Full results are on the Great Run Series web site.

2011 race information

Distance:  21,097.5 metres, or 13+7/64 miles, about 13.1 miles

The Great North Run is a major half marathon race, run from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields. It is held in late September/early October.  It is the worlds biggest half marathon with over 50000 entrants each year and has been run each year since 1981.

You may enter as part of the ballot each year although the race is always hugely over-subscribed.  You can sign up for an e-mail reminder when entries open.

You can get a guaranteed place via a charity where you commit to raise a minimum amount for your chosen charity, often £2000.  Finally, if you run quickly enough, you can get an "elite start" or a "good for age place"!

For more information, go to the Great Run Series web site.

2010 race on Sunday 19-Sep-2010 at 10:40am

39480 finishers, last finisher in 5:14:56.  Full results are on the Great Run Series web site.