Is the Great North Run for charity?
You can be part of the world’s biggest and best half marathon in 2022 by securing a charity place here.
Who sponsors Great North Run?
Simplyhealth
| Great North Run | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Half marathon |
| Primary sponsor | Simplyhealth |
| Established | 1981 |
| Course records | Men: Martin Mathathi 58:56 Women: Brigid Kosgei 1:04:28 |
Can anyone run the Great North Run?
The Great North Run is one of the most sought-after races in the UK and anyone hoping to get a place has to enter the ballot to be in with a chance. The 2022 lottery is set to open on 10th January 2022, with the results of the draw likely to be announced in mid-February.
Who won the GNR 2021?
Marc Scott
Hellen Obiri
2021 Great North Run/Winners
What distance is the Great North Run?
13.1 miles
At 13.1 miles The Great North Run is classed as a “half marathon” and is a distance which beginners can set as a target to eventually build up to.
How do you get to GNR?
Places for the Great North Run are allocated via a ballot system. Runners wanting to take part in the race must fill in the application form and commit to paying the entry fee if they are successful.
Who owns Great North Run?
They most notably organise the Great North Run, Great South Run and Great Manchester Run annually. They are formally known as Nova International. The business is headed up by chief executive Mark Hollinshead, while founder Brendan Foster is the company’s chairman.
Is the Great North Run a ballot?
Places for the Great North Run 2022 are allocated each year via a ballot system. The general ballot for the Great North Run usually opens every year in early January, with the deadline closing a few weeks later in February.
Who won the mens Great North Run?
Marc Scott
Great North Run: Britain’s Marc Scott wins men’s race as Kenya’s Hellen Obiri takes women’s title. The men’s elite race had been won every year since 2014 by Farah, who did not compete this year. Last year’s event was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
How many ran Great North Run 2021?
57,000 people
The iconic event celebrated its delayed 40th anniversary in 2021 after being cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Organisers estimated that around 57,000 people took part in the world’s biggest half-marathon, with celebrations befitting the milestone.
How do I get a place in the Great North Run?
Run for charity. The main way of securing yourself a place in the Great North Run is to obtain a charity place. In return for one of these ‘guaranteed charity places’, runners are guaranteed a place in the event and need to commit to raising an amount of sponsorship for their chosen charity.
How many people took part in the 2016 Great North Run?
About 57,000 people were registered to take part – raising millions of pounds for charity, The Great North Run Company said. The new route saw runners cross the Tyne Bridge twice and make their way through Newcastle city centre before finishing on the Great North Road.
Are wheelchairs allowed in the Great North Run?
The Great North Run welcomes the use of wheelchairs, assisted or self-propelled. All wheelchair entrants are started at the back of their wave. Free places for guides/support runners can be issued for visually impaired runners.
Where can I buy kit for the Great North Run?
You can purchase kit in person on Sunday at the Scimitar stall in the finish area on the Town Moor. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Great North Run we have teamed up with Wylam Brewery to produce the official, limited edition, GNR 40 Runners Reward Pale Ale 4 pack and commemorative glass.