New Dates Confirmed for Great North 5k and Junior & Mini Great North Run

Organisers have confirmed that the rescheduled Great North 5k will take place on Friday 7 October and the Junior Mini Great North Run will now take place on Saturday 8 October.  

New dates have now been confirmed following the postponements of these events last week. The decision to postpone was made shortly after the sad news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II last Thursday, the day before the Great North 5k event was scheduled to take place.  

All participants have been automatically rolled over to the new dates, but can apply to move their entry to next year if they are unable to make the rescheduled events. 

Paul Foster, Chief Executive of the Great Run Company said, “As a mark of respect to Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family, we made the decision to postpone both events. 

“The short timeframe created uncertainty about the staging of public and sporting events.

“It was also important for us to consider whether we could deliver the kind of event experience children and their families would expect while providing an appropriate tribute to the life of the Queen.”

“Both events are staples of the Great North Run weekend, the North East’s biggest weekend of sport, and we’re pleased we can now give our runners the chance to complete the challenge they signed up for and continue fundraising for good causes.”

More than 1,500 people have signed up to the Great North 5k, and over 9,000 children are set to take part in the Junior & Mini Great North Run, the UK’s biggest kids running event. 

Friday 7 October

The Great North 5k takes in the scenic views across both Newcastle and Gateshead, including the famous Tyne Bridge. Starting on the Newcastle side, runners cross the Swing Bridge and run along the river in Gateshead before heading back across the Millennium Bridge.

Timetable

14:00 Road closures around the area commence
17:10 5k Assembly area opens
17:30 5k Start

Saturday 8 October

• Saturday’s event will see the official unveiling of Great Run’s mascot Tyney the Tortoise
• The day includes the Mini 50 - a 50m short course for children who wouldn’t ordinarily be able to participate in the age group events, due to their specific needs
• 2022 sees the launch of a brand new Event Village, located near Pitcher and Piano. The area is open to everyone from 8:00-18:30. With a range of exhibitors for everyone to enjoy, including food and drink stalls and fun activities for children. Be sure to pop along to check out the stands.
• Local Food Stands include; Acropolis Street Food, Redheads Mac and Cheese, Coffee on the Quayside, Urban Garden and an Ice Cream Van
• Activities include; Basketball sessions with the NewcastleEagles Community Foundation, Kids activities in Urban Garden, NE1 Summer in the city and Love Exploring with Gateshead Council

For more information visit greatrun.org.