The Great North Run

Monday 05 September, 10:15

60,000 determined and dedicated runners make the Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon – famous for its warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and the millions raised for good causes. 10:15 Elite Wheelchair Start 10:20 Elite Women Start 10:22 Visually Impaired Start 10:45 Elite Men and MASSES Start 11:00 - Red Arrow Flypast over the Tyne Bridge 13:45 - Full Red Arrows display at the finish in Shields TRAVEL INFO - Nexus, Stagecoach, Arriva and Go North East have teamed up together to offer a simple multi-use travel ticket for £6, which will be valid on Metro, any bus service, and the Shields Ferry for the day of the Great North Run. This multi-use ticket includes travel across the entire North East network on the day of the run, including Tyne and Wear, Durham and Northumberland. This all-day travel ticket will be available to purchase from Metro station ticket machines, as well as on the day of the event.

Newcastle - South Shields

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