Great North Run22 hrs agoWhat to expect from this year's Great North RunRunners and wheelchair users are taking to Tyneside next Sunday in the event's 45th year.22 hrs ago3 days agoBereaved dad who 'lost running spirit' to run GNRDavid Beadle, from Shildon in County Durham, says remembering his children will spur him on.3 days ago16 Aug 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizBabies, birds and Sir Bobby. Try your hand at our quiz of this week's North East and Cumbria news.16 Aug 202611 Aug 2026Peter Reid 'honoured' to run for Sir Bobby charityReid, who played for Sir Bobby's England team in the mid-1980s, will join runners in September.11 Aug 20264 Aug 2026Kamara to run race in aid of prostate cancerThe ex-footballer is joining the Great North Run four years after his apraxia of speech diagnosis.4 Aug 202624 Jun 2026Mural marks Great North Run's 'biggest year'More race places are announced on the day a mural celebrating the event is unveiled in Newcastle.24 Jun 202629 Apr 2026Great North Run gets £100k to fill TV funding gapThe North East Combined Authority grant helps broadcast the race to more than 100 countries.29 Apr 202623 Jan 2026Extra run places 'should be shared with charities'The Junior & Mini Great North Run organiser opens up hundreds of extra spots after "biggest demand".23 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Charity gets no places in junior Great North RunThe Red Sky Foundation says it has gone from being offered up to 400 spaces each year to zero.16 Jan 2026...
