Great North Run 2023: Sir Mo Farah’s Final Race Ends in Flooding and Travel Chaos for 60,000 Runners Introduction The Great North Run, one of the most prestigious half-marathons in the world, concluded with scenes of emotional triumph and unexpected challenges. Sir Mo Farah, the legendary British distance runner, bid farewell to his illustrious career […]
Great North Run 2023 RECAP: All the updates as race day hit by floods and travel chaos The Great North Run, the biggest event in the North East calendar, took place for the 42nd time this year. The race attracted approximately 60,000 runners who tackled the 13.1-mile route from Newcastle to South Shields. This year’s […]
Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Great North Run as Heatwave Continues A yellow weather warning has been issued by the UK’s Met Office for thunderstorms in the North East of England, coinciding with the Great North Run. The warning is in place from 2pm to 11.59pm on Sunday, September 10, and areas including Newcastle and South […]