Full details of the Great North 5K and Junior Mini Great North Run have been released ahead of the events this weekend.

The decision to postpone the September events was made shortly after the sad news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the day before the Great North 5k event was scheduled to take place. 

They will now take place on Friday 7 October and Saturday 8 October.

Read more: How the Great North Run 2022 paid tribute to Her Majesty the Queen

Great North 5K

 

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

Junior Mini Great North Run

 

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 8am-6:30pm. 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

Timetable:

08:00 Event Village and Information Point opens
08:45 Junior Girls start (9-10 yrs)
09:25 Junior Girls start (11-12 yrs)
10:05 Mini wave 1 start
10:15 Official unveiling of Great Run’s mascot Tyney the Tortoise
10:45 Mini wave 2 start
11:25 Mini wave 3 start
12:05 Mini wave 4 start
13:05 Mini wave 5 start
13:45 Mini wave 6 start
14:25 Mini wave 7 start
14:35 Wheelchair event start
14:50 Mini 50 event start
15:15 Junior Boys Start (15-16 yrs)
15:20 Junior Girls Start (15-16 yrs)
15:25 Junior Boys Start (13-14 yrs)
15:30 Junior Girls Start (13-14 yrs)
16:10 Junior Boys Start (11-12 yrs)
16:50 Junior Boys Start (9-10 yrs)
18:15 Event Village Closes

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