This is the pinnacle of the Half marathon running events in Europe if not the World as its the most second popular half marathon on the Planet. The run is 13.1 miles and takes in the breathtaking views of Newcastle and the South Shields. I have completed the run on numerous occasions and it just gets better by the year. If you are a keen runner and looking for a PB this is not the best race to complete for this but the sheer scale of the race is something you have to see. There are water stations and entertainment all the way around the course so this is also a big day out as well as a run. The excitement is such that the time of the run seems to fly by. There is a  Read the complete review

This is one of those races that you just HAVE to do! The Great North Run is the biggest half marathon in the world with 52000 people taking part each year. It takes place in September, starting in Newcastle and finishing in South Shields. It is expensive to enter (£45 this year), but the organisation is absolutley impeccable. I have done a large number of races and this is without doubt the best organised one I have taken part in. The baggage buses are numbered and it is easy to find them, get your stuff on at the start and off at the end. The end is very well organised and the charity village is a great place to meet the people form your ...  Read the complete review

"I couldn't run 13.1 miles" is the most common phrase when you mention the great north run to people. Let's start at the beginning. Entering - The way to enter is through a ballot system. To enter this first go to www.greatrun.org and register your email address to be notified when the ballot begins. Then once you receive notification you enter the ballot and will be informed after a month or so if you are successful. And then the hard work starts.... Course and length - the Great North Run is a half marathon (13.1 miles) and goes from Newcastle Upon Type to South Shields. The run is usually around the end of September or early October. ...  Read the complete review

Are your New Years resolutions starting to falter? Perhaps you are still looking for a fresh challenge to kick-start 2009? Wouldn't it be brilliant to raise money for those charities that really mean something to you? Well, if you are in reasonable physical shape and are able to commit to a few hours a week of training, why not consider taking part in Britain's biggest annual running event, the very appropriately named - Great North Run..... ****One Amazing Race**** Every year, more than 50,000 people from a complete cross-section of ages (well 17 and above), abilities, and walks of life, gain entry to the annual Great North Run. They ...  Read the complete review

I've really got into running in the last few years, and have now run the Bupa Great South Run twice- in 2006 and 2008. The run is 10 miles, and takes you round the finest sites of Portsmouth and Southsea, on the South coast. The race starts in Southsea then takes you through the cobbles historic waterfront and into the town centre. You then race past Southsea common, round some resdential streets and back along the seafront. This is a great race and I'd definitely recommend it to any runners or would-be runners. The race is flat (much more so than the Great North Run) which means that you're in with a good chance of a personal best. The course is ...  Read the complete review