Great North Run 2026 Guide

To help you navigate one of the biggest weekends on the running event calendar, here is your Great North Run 2026 guide! Steeped in history, the 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields are now legendary. One of the few half marathons to appear live on the BBC each year, the Great North Run is one of the most sought after places for any runner. But with 63,000 advertised to start this year, it might all be a little bit overwhelming to know exactly what to expect. Hopefully this guide will settle some nerves and answer some questions. If you are taking part in the 2026 GNR, let us know in the comments! Make sure you hit the subscribe button to keep up to date with how our run went and plenty more... #running #run #runningmotivation #halfmarathon #runner #greatnorthrun #vlog #guide