Great North Run 2025: Thousands take part on Tyneside - BBC News
The founder of the famous half marathon says it has become more and more popular over the years. ByJason Arunn Murugesu, BBC News, North East and Cumbria and Catherine Lee, BBC News, North East and Cumbria ... Thousands of people have taken part in the Great North Run - one of the biggest half marathons in the world.Runners began in Newcastle, racing through Gateshead and South Tyneside before finishing in South Shields.About 60,00 runners were cheered on by more than 200,000 supporters lining the 13.1-mile (21km) route.As is traditional, there were famous faces at the start line to see off the runners - this year it was Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy and Nick Pope.