AJ Bell Great North 10k taking place in Newcastle this weekend
Participants will be raising money for their chosen charities
10,000 runners will be joining the start line of the Sold-Out AJ Bell Great North 10k in Newcastle.
The event organisers say this year’s event is the biggest yet, with a milestone 10,000 runners signed up, a big leap from last year – proving the running boom – driven by the under 35 and 25 categories, is still going strong.
The AJ Bell Great North 10k will start and finish at the Great North Road, and is all set to showcase a fantastic turn out for the North East.
Supportive crowds will be lining the city centre route, on course entertainment and fun filled event village to greet participants post run on the Town Moor.
Paul Foster, Chief Executive of The Great Run Company, said: “This Sunday will be our biggest Great North 10k to date, with 10,000 participants joining us for the Sold Out event in Newcastle. First held in 2009, the Great North 10k has grown to become another major running event in the North East, with the city centre route showcasing Newcastle's iconic landmarks.
“It's a run for everyone and we look forward to welcoming runners of all ages & abilities, from the top club athletes battling it out at the front to those taking on the 10k for a personal challenge, for fun, or to fundraise.
"The event is in prime position in the calendar to mark the countdown to the world famous Great North Run, which is now just two months away, with thousands using the 10k as part of their training for the Great North Run.”
Steve Beharall, Newcastle United Foundation CEO, said: “We are excited that there will be 500 people setting off together in our NUF black and white wave.
“This is our third year partnering with the Great North 10k, and the fundraising, crowd support, and community spirit is always amazing.
“The fundraising people do for us is incredibly important to us, their funds help us further our charity work across the North East through education, employability, sport and wellbeing programmes for people of all ages and abilities.”