One of the biggest races in the world is fast approaching as thousands prepare for the Great North Run 2022. 

The half marathon takes place in Newcastle Upon Tyne before moving through the neighbouring borough of Gateshead, South Tyneside and finishing in South Shields. 

Ahead of the run athletes will not only be preparing by making sure they are physically ready for the day, but also organising everything that goes alongside the run such as finding out the route, transport links, hotels nearby and what to eat on the day.

And there is one very important piece of information that all runners will need to know to ensure they can take part in the event; the start time!

What time does the Great North Run start? 

Runners will be individuated by a specifically allocated start time which will ensure a staggered start time for the race. 

The racers will set off in waves, with the final wave setting off just a short time after the others.

The event opens at 8am with mass warm-ups beginning at 10.30am. 

You can see the event full-day timetable on the website here.

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What are the staggered start times at the Great North Run? 

To ensure the race runs as smoothly as possible, start times will be staggered depending on the colour of your number.

The different start times make sure that there is no overcrowding in the race and to keep the safety of everyone the priority. 

There are three different colours for each time, each one has a dedicated meeting point at the start of the run. 

Orange and white numbers should head towards Town Moor to find their information point. 

Whilst green numbers will need to follow the route along Claremont Road where they will everything they need to know. 

To find more information head to the Great North Run Website.