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The AJ Bell Great North Run January ballot is now OPEN! π
This is your chance to secure a place at the 45th Great North Run on Sunday 13 September 2026. πβ¨
π² Enter now for the opportunity to take part in the worldβs biggest half marathon πgrtrun.org/GNR26-JanBallotX
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And thatβs a wrap!π
Our last runner has crossed the finish line!π
Well done to Allison for completing the AJ Bell #GreatNorth5k. You are INCREDIBLE!π€©β
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A true inspiration. π
At 102 years old, Bill Cooksey has crossed the AJ Bell #GreatNorthRun! π
Huge congratulations, Bill! π
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Sundayβs #GreatNorthRun will go ahead as planned.
Whilst we want runners to enjoy the day, we encourage everyone to be mindful of the very special circumstances in which the event will be taking place.
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SHE HAS DONE IT! Congratulations to the awe inspiring @claire80lomas #10in24
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After two years of rehab, Lisa Roussos has crossed the finish line in Manchester, along with family and friends, in memory of her daughter Saffie, who was the youngest victim of the Manchester attack.
Youβre incredible Lisa.
@SimplyhealthUK #GreatManchesterRun
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What a great sight to see all the #GNR2022 runners making their way over the Tyne Bridge. Sea you all in South Shields soon! #GreatNorthRun
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Well done to Ryan Giggs who crossed the line in just over 47 minutes ππ»
@SimplyhealthUK #GreatManchesterRun
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π£ Your 2023 AJ Bell #GreatNorthRun Official Starter
We are pleased to announce that @NUFC manager, Eddie Howe, will be this year's official starter of the AJ Bell Great North Run! π
Read more about our announcement ahead of Sunday's event π brnw.ch/GNRStarter23
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Inspirational Kate Farley has cerebral palsy and has just walked the final mile of the @SimplyhealthUK #GreatSouthRun route ππ»
Kate - youβre amazing ππ»
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THREE WINS IN A ROW FOR @EilishMccolgan at #GreatSouthRun with a new course record! π₯π₯π₯
She also equals Chris Thompson as one of the event's biggest winners π Well done, Eilish! π
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And as the final finisher crosses the line, that's it from #GNR2022
Congratulations to Sharon and Molly, and to everyone who took part in today's #GreatNorthRun.
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We are joined by @EilishMccolgan, our #GNR2022 honourary starter, who will be with us today to start the masses. #GreatNorthRun
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An amazing reception as Kevin Sinfield reaches St James Park on Day 3 of his #Ultra7in7 in support of @mndassoc πππ
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An amazing race from @EilishMcColgan in todayβs elite womenβs field, finishing in 01:07:45 and beating her mum, Liz McColganβs previous time on the course.
Itβs great to see you back on road and in the North East, Eilish!π€©π
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Top 3 Elite Women #GreatNorthRun
π₯ Hellen Obiri 01:07:42 π°πͺ
π₯ Eilish McColgan 01:07:48 π¬π§
π₯ Charlotte Purdue 01:08:49 π¬π§
Well done! π
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Anna is 71 years young and she's running today simply because she wants to π
@SimplyhealthUK #GreatEastRun
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INCREDIBLE π€©π€©π€©
A huge congratulations to @eilishmccolgan who has WON and set a BRAND NEW British half marathon record of 65:43 at the Berlin Half MarathonΒ this weekend!β±οΈπββοΈ
You can discover Eilish's exclusive training plans online now π grtrun.org/Eilish_TrainingHuβ¦
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Having taken into account feedback, we have decided not to proceed with a partnership with Herbalife.
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This is your day, Manchester.
Together, we run. πβ€οΈ
@Simplyhealthuk #GreatManchesterRun
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Your 2025 AJ Bell Great North Run official starters have arrived!
Good morning to @NUFC stars and Carabao Cup winners, Jacob Murphy and Nick Pope!
#GreatNorthRun
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π£ BREAKING NEWS π£
We're so excited to announce @EilishMccolganΒ has been named as the official honorary starter of the 2022 #GreatNorthRun! πββοΈ
We're so excited to welcome Eilish back to the North East to start #GNR2022! π
Read more here π grtrun.org/eilishmccolgan-GNβ¦
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Today we're giving you the chance to win one of three Β£50 Greggs gift cardsπ
To win, follow us and @GreggsOfficial on X, and tell us your post-run Greggs treat in the comments and share to your own channels. π²
Comp closes 10th December 2024 at 23:59. T&Cs apply. Good luckπ€
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A NEW BRITISH RECORD!π
Congratulations to @EilishMccolgan who has just smashed 10,000m in 30:00:86 at @sound_running TEN in California, beating Paula Radcliffeβs previous record of 30:01:09! π€©
We can't wait to see Eilish compete at this year's AJ Bell #GreatNorthRun! πββοΈ
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40 years of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. π
This is your day, runners. WE'RE BACK! πͺ
#GNR40 #GreatNorthRun
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πͺ Months of training
π Journey to the start
π’ Oggy oggy oggy!
π Amazing support
π Seeing the sea
π Crossing the finish lineΒ
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Receiving your medal
π» Celebrating your achievement
It's @SimplyhealthUKΒ #GreatNorthRun eve!
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SIX in a row π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
Sir @mo_farah WINS 2019 @SimplyhealthUK #GreatNorthRun πββοΈπ¨π₯π¬π§
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She's done it! Claire Lomas has finished the #GreatNorthRun #ClairesWalk
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We are saddened to share the news of the passing of inspirational, local hero and our oldest Great North Run finisher, Bill Cooksey, who passed earlier this morning.β¨Β β¨102-yr-old Bill completed the event in support of the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (1/2)
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π₯ | @lauramuiruns brings it home for GB π¬π§ to claim a 5οΈβ£th consecutive Mixed Relay title at @SimplyhealthUK #GSXC2019 π₯
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π’ Olly, Olly, Olly!
@ollyofficial and sister Fay will be joining our runners on the start line of @SimplyhealthUK #GreatNorthRun this September! π
Read more π grtrun.org/4ZZNaj
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πͺ Months of training
π Journey to the start
π’ Oggy oggy oggy!
π Amazing support
π Seeing the sea
π Crossing the finish line
π
Receiving your medal
π» Celebrating your achievement
It's @SimplyhealthUK #GreatNorthRun!
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A huge congratulations to former England international footballer, Steph Houghton, on completing todayβs AJ Bell Great North Run!π
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What an inspiration! π€©
After his amazing 13.1 mile journey at this year's AJ Bell #GreatNorthRun - making him the oldest person to complete the race - we invited 102-year-old Bill Cooksey to Great Run HQ for a special reception. π
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We are privileged to be hosting @mo_farah's final ever race at this year's AJ Bell #GreatNorthRun! π€©
π In honour of Sir Moβs incredible sporting career & his Great North Run legacy, we wanted to show him our appreciation by making him an honorary Geordie! π
#OneMoTime
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Thank you to the thousands of #GNR2022 runners, volunteers & spectators, who respectfully came together under the very special circumstances.
It was a fitting tribute to the Queen, to honour her life, whilst also celebrating people raising much needed funds for worthy causes.
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Well we weren't expecting that! An elite proposal right on the @SimplyhealthUK #GreatNorthRun finish line from @Jakehtbz πππΌ
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β€οΈ Do something for goodness or for glory.
π Do something. The Great Manchester Run.
Manchester. Let's do this!
@Simplyhealthuk #GreatManchesterRun
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Things are a bit different this year.
The #GreatNorthRun has always been an opportunity to come together, and to support each other.
We look forward to welcoming runners from across the world to the North East, for what will be a very special #GreatNorthRun.
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Congratulations to everyone who took part at the @SimplyhealthUK #GreatNorthRun today. It was amazing as always! β€οΈπ
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Top 3 Elite Women β 10k #GreatManchesterRun
π₯ Eilish McColgan 00:30:52 π¬π§
π₯ Meraf Bahta 00:31:44 πΈπͺ
π₯ Jess Piaseck 00:32:01 π¬π§
Well done! π
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Weβre proud to be able to deliver the Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run this weekend for the city of Manchester.
#RunForManchester
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We're delighted to be joined by our official starter, @NUFC manager, Eddie Howe π
He will fire the starter's gun to set 60,000 runners on their way to South Shields! πββπ
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Colin Pilkington is one of our oldest runners taking part at the age of 83. Heβs only missed one @SimplyhealthUK #GreatManchesterRun and raises money for @TheChristie - youβre a legend Colin ππΌ
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Today is the birthday of the #GreatNorthRun.
It all started in 1981 with (just π) 12,000 runners on the start line.
We can't run together for the 40th time this year, but we'll be back for an even bigger celebration in 2021!
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Former England international footballer, Steph Houghton, is taking part in the AJ Bell Great North Run!π
Steph is running to support the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation, which aims to raise awareness of MND, fund research and support.
Good luck @stephhoughton2!π€©
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At 102 years old, Bill Cooksey is about to become the oldest person to finish the AJ Bell Great North Run! π
Bill will be acompanied by his friend Gavin Hastings and Sue Jacques, chief executive of County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust.Β
We hope you enjoy the run today Bill!
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That feeling when you meet @maxandharvey! Amazing to see the incredible Ella Chadwick on the start line. #RunForManchester
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βIβm looking forward to the beer afterwards. Iβm not going to be crazy or going for a personal best, Iβll just enjoy the sights of Stirling. Iβm really excited to be taking part.β
βͺοΈ grtrun.org/ysr8qm
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To our volunteers, staff and emergency services who helped make today happen - thank you. We simply couldn't do it without you.
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To the incredible volunteers, marshals, stewards and emergency services staff, who gave their time to work across @SimplyhealthUK #GreatNorthRun weekend.
We couldn't have done it without you β€οΈ
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Today we confirm cancellation of the Great North Run and Great Manchester Run. We know this is disappointing but weβre sure everyone will understand why this decision has been made. Thank you for your patience & understanding. Full statement & FAQs here: grtrun.org/faq
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Brian is 84 and has just finished his @SimplyhealthUK #GreatNorth10k with his daughter Susie ππΌ
Incredible. β€οΈ
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.@EilishMccolgan WINS the Elite Womenβs race at 2019 and equals her mum as a @SimplyhealthUK #GreatSouthRun double champion!π₯π₯
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Top 3 Elite Women #GreatSouthRun
π₯ Eilish McColgan 00:50:43 (Course Record)
π₯ Jess Piasecki 00:51:50
π₯ Verity Ockendon 00:54:07
Well done! π
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The #StirlingMarathon is now underway! Good luck everyone! See you in 26.2 miles...ππΌππΌππΌ
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There is nothing else like that finish line feeling!
You are all INCREDIBLE!π€©π
#GreatNorthRun
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Lisa Roussos, mum of eight-year-old Saffie, the youngest victim of the Manchester attack, is taking part in the 10k today.
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And the football theme continues β½οΈ
@carras16 and his wife Lisa have just completed their @SimplyhealthUK #GreatManchesterRun 10k
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Hereβs our Womenβs Elite 1-mile #GNCG2019 winner: Eilish McColgan! ππ½ββοΈπ Congratulations!
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To the volunteers, marshals, medics, police... we simply couldn't have done it without you. We can't thank you enough β€οΈ
#RunForManchester
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βItβs the cityβ π
π€ In one word, sum up the AJ Bell #GreatManchesterRun, @AndyBurnhamGM!
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We want to say a big thanks to all the volunteers and staff who joined us for @SimplyhealthUK #GreatNorthRun today.
We simply couldn't do it without you. β€
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.@ellachadwick1 - you're quite simply amazing #RunForManchester β€οΈ
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@ManCity fans running the half marathon are in for a treat when they reach the Etihad today πππ»
@SimplyhealthUK #GreatManchesterRun
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Top 3 Elite Women π
@SimplyhealthUK #GreatSouthRun
π₯Eilish McColgan 00:51:38
π₯Verity Ockenden 00:55:15
π₯Jenny Nesbitt 00:55:18
Congrats! π
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π₯ | Just some of the best bits of 2018 @Simplyhealthuk #GreatNorthRun.
RT if you were part of it π
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The iconic Tyne Bridge has today been upgraded to Grade II* listed status by @HistoricEngland
And in just over two weeksβ time, youβll be running across it ππ»
@SimplyhealthUK #GreatNorthRun
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After a fantastic day of running, we're sorry so many people had such a challenging journey home.π§οΈ
We experienced a completely unprecedented weather event with almost a month's worth of rain in the space of an hour & a half. This resulted in flash flooding across the borough.
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Your finish line in South Shields is looking glorious π
Not long until you'll be here!
@SimplyhealthUK #GreatNorthRun
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Thank you to the thousands of #GreatNorthRun runners, volunteers and spectators, who respectfully came together, under the very sad and special circumstances.
Well done to everyone who took part, you should be proud of your achievement!
Find out moreπ grtrun.org/gnr-2022-event
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"The sheer elation of crossing the finish line"
You'll be doing just that in 3 weeks time, folks! π
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We have the amazing @ConnieTalbot607 singing at the start line tmo, bringing #BritainsGotTalent to #Birmingham π€
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He started it all, and this year, Brendan Foster will officially start @Simplyhealthuk #GreatNorthRun
β‘οΈ grtrun.org/uy0VYF
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Our last finishers have now completed their #StirlingMarathon challenge! A huge well done. ππΌ
It doesnβt matter how long it takes you, itβs the fact you did it. ππΌ
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We are extremely saddened to hear that #GreatNorthRun legend, βOwld Jarra Jimβ Purcell, has passed away aged 96.
For many years, Jim was one of the events most popular local runners. He will be fondly remembered by everyone at Great Run.
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Can @Mo_farah make in five wins in a row at @Simplyhealthuk #GreatNorthRun tomorrow?
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Itβs @SimplyhealthUKΒ #GreatNorthRunΒ event day!!! ππππ¨
You made it!! Get your running frock on and get ready to pound the pavements in only a few hours!! β°
π See you at the start line!
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It's time! The @SimplyhealthUK #GreatNorthRun is tomorrow π
Are you running or spectating? Either way you best be ready we'll see you in less than 24 hours β°
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