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Prime Minister Andy Burnham takes part in the Great North Run

The Prime Minister, running to raise money for homelessness charity Changing Lives, crossed the finish line in just under two hours

Evening Standard · Sep 13

Andy Burnham runs Great North Run as PM hands over salary donation to charity

Andy Burnham has given 15% of his first month’s PM salary to Changing Lives

The Independent UK · Sep 13

Great North Run 2026 schedule, times and how to watch half marathon on TV

Everything you need to know as 63,000 runners take to the streets for the world’s biggest half marathon on Sunday

The Independent UK · Sep 11

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Eilish McColgan on her "smooth" return from a broken toe, and her return to racing

Eilish McColgan will return to competitive action this weekend after a five month stint on the sidelines through injury but this layoff, with a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5

Peter Reid ‘honoured’ to do the Great North Run aged 70 for Bobby Robson

The late Sir Bobby Robson’s charity is raising funds towards a new cancer-fighting institute.

Evening Standard · Aug 11

Tommy Fury appears to push past Great North Run rival in sprint finish

Tommy Fury appeared to push past a rival during his sprint finish at the Great North Run on Sunday, 7 September.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

When maps go wrong: from the Great North Run to a phantom Aldi

Erroneously putting map of Sunderland on medals for Tyneside event is latest in long line of cartological mishaps

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025

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Great North Run apologises over ‘Newcastle map’ medals that actually show Sunderland

Finisher T-shirts also feature outline of River Wear, as organisers spin medals as ‘most unique’ in event’s history

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025

How to watch Great North Run 2025: live stream online from anywhere for FREE

As Kenyan Abel Kipchumba hopes to defend his men’s title, here's how to watch 2025 Great North Run live streams where you are and for free.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 7, 2025

Find out Great North Run results and how to enter for 2025

The famous half-marathon took place yesterday

Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2024

Northern mayors rebrand levelling up as the ‘Great North’ in push for funding

Leaders in English region launch campaign to boost area’s image and call on government to deliver power and finances

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024

The Great North Run Ballot 2024 Is Open

You have until Monday 12 February to enter the Great North Run 2024 ballot

Coach · Jan 9, 2024

Sir Mo Farah urges children to stay active after bringing curtain down on career

Farah announced his decision to end his career earlier this year and did so with a fourth-placed finish at the Great North Run on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

‘Go Mo Go’: British Olympic legend Mo Farah runs his final race

Four-time Olympic gold medallist hangs up his shoes after being cheered home in the Great North Run

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023

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The Times of India · Sep 10, 2023

Running great Mo Farah ends competitive career with fourth at Great North Run

NEW DELHI: Mo Farah, the British running legend, brought his illustrious competitive career to a close with a fourth-place finish at the Great North Run half-marathon in Newcastle, England on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

Sir Mo Farah insists he is solely focused on final race at Great North Run

The 40-year-old four-time Olympic champion is bringing his career to a close at the North East half-marathon on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023

Sir Mo Farah finishes fourth on farewell to London racing at Big Half

The final race of his career will take place at the Great North Run next weekend.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

Mo Farah prepares for ‘emotional’ final London race in Sunday’s Big Half

The 40-year-old will race in London for the last time this weekend but is not retiring until the Great North Run next week

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Chronicle Live · Jul 9, 2023

'Extremely rare' terminal illness leaves fit and active Bedlington granddad bedbound

Four siblings are to take on this year's Great North Run to raise awareness of the extremely rare terminal illness which has affected their dad

The Independent UK · May 20, 2023

Sir Mo Farah preparing to push himself to the limit in Great Manchester Run 10K

Farah completed a final London Marathon last month and will also take part in the Great North Run.

Chronicle Live · Apr 23, 2023

Sir Mo Farah to take on Great North Run again - but it will be his last ever professional race

The athlete, a four-time Olympic gold medallist, has announced he will retire from professional competition after the AJ Bell Great North Run in September this year

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