Great North Run Latest News

Rapid Solicitors

JournalLive News in association with Rapid Solicitors

Thousands complete 31st Bupa Great North Run Sep 18 2011

KENYAN athletes dominated the elite races at the 31st Bupa Great North Run, with Lucy Kabuu winning the women's race and Martin Mathathi setting a new course record in the men's.Read

Great North Run day-trippers set to spend £22m Sep 16 2011

THE economic impact of this weekend’s Great North Run could see local businesses cash in to the tune of more than £22m.Read

Hexham dad raising awareness of degenerative disease Sep 15 2011

A FATHER-OF-THREE from Northumberland will take part in this year’s Great North Run to raise awareness of his daughter’s illness.Read

Sir Bobby Robson's son to tackle Great North Run Sep 14 2011

RUNNERS taking on the Great North Run for Sir Bobby Robson got together last night ahead of their half marathon challenge.Read

Great North Run 2011 – Count Down to Race Day Sep 14 2011

RACE Day is almost upon us, and I’m getting flooded with questions about the best race preparation from all my Great North Runners. If you have the eBook you have day-by-day tips for this week all the way to race day to ensure that you will be prepared, ready for a fantastic performance. If not, here’s 12 fundamental tips that everyone can use:Read

Gold medallist Mo Farah to fire Great North Run starting gun Sep 13 2011

WORLD Championships gold medal winner Mo Farah will start this year’s Bupa Great North Run.Read

Great North Run transport threat from SAFC rescheduled match Sep 02 2011

THOUSANDS of passengers could face chaos on the region’s transport systems after it emerged a Premier League football match will clash with the Great North Run.Read

Just one week left to apply for Great North Run places Jun 21 2011

JOURNAL readers have just over a week left to apply for one of the last Great North Run places.Read

Great North Run 2011: Apply for the last 100 places Jun 17 2011

DID you miss out on a place in this year’s Bupa Great North Run? The Journal is offering readers the final chance to take part and there’s still time to apply.Read

Gateshead cancer survivor in the running for Great North Run award Mar 30 2011

A YOUNG cancer survivor who raised thousands of pounds for charity has been nominated for the Great North Run Hall of Fame Award.Read

Nominate someone for Great North Run award Mar 04 2011

A MOTHER who raised money to help injured soldiers after her son was shot in Afghanistan has been nominated for the Bupa Great North Run Award.Read

Bupa Great North Run Award search begins Mar 04 2011

THE Journal has launched its annual search to find the unsung heroes who help to make the Great North Run so special.Read

Motorists' fury over Great North Run parking tickets Sep 24 2010

MORE councils in the North East have been criticised for handing out more than 100 parking tickets to runners and spectators of the Great North Run.Read

Great North Runner Anne Wilson to write book Sep 23 2010

A WOMAN who has taken part in every Great North Run is to commit her experiences to paper – and is looking for other people’s tales of the event too.Read

22 Great North Runners hit with parking fines Sep 21 2010

COUNCIL bosses have come under fire after hitting people running the Great North Run with parking tickets.Read

30th Great North Run a star-studded success Sep 20 2010

POPULAR Tyneside duo Ant and Dec joined a host of celebrities to sound the starting horn on the 30th Bupa Great North Run yesterday.Read

Miles of agony – but years of joy to come Sep 20 2010

NERVES were jangling for thousands of people preparing for the Great North Run yesterday – but Mark O’Sullivan faced an altogether more daunting task.Read

Parents dress up to raise hospital cash Sep 20 2010

LOVING parents became superheroes for the day as they took on the latest step in an incredible journey. Read

Inspirational stories on 13-mile adventure Sep 20 2010

NOT content with running a half marathon, one keen fundraiser decided to get up early and run the course from South Shields first. Read

Tyneside ready for the Great North Run Sep 18 2010

ALL eyes will be on the North East this weekend as the region celebrates its 30th year of hosting what has become the world’s biggest half marathon.Read

Quick Links

Great North Run results

Search for Bupa Great North Run results

Buy A Photo

Buy a Photo from The Journal

Great North Run

View and buy photographs from the Great North Run

Your JournalLive

Get involved...

We want your local stories, videos & pics.