Among the triumphant sight of runners crossing the finish line and medals be handed out, there is one other attraction at the Great North Run that gets a crowd together. 

The iconic sight of the Red Arrows flying over the Tyne Bridge, certainly creates a defining image of the event.


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As thousands of athletes cross the bridge the brigade of planes will soar over with colours of red, white and blue.

Last year marked the first appearance of the Red Arrows at the half marathon since the Covid-19 pandemic that forced the run to be cancelled. 

Known for their famed expertly-choreographed manoeuvres, the RAF display team bring in crowds of their own, but the big question is whether they will be performing at the Great North Run 2022.

Are the Red Arrows at the Great North Run 2022?

If you're wanting to know if the Red Arrows will be appearing at the Great North Run, then you are in luck. 

According to the official schedule from the Red Arrows, it seems like the RAF Team will be making an appearance at this year's Great North Run. 

However, the exact time of the aerobatic display is still waiting to be confirmed by the event organiser but the Red Arrows are set to perform. 

To see the full lowdown on the types of displays, sequences and full Red Arrow schedule, head to the Red Arrow official website now.