Great North Run
Race Day Weather
Cool and breezy, strategic pacing
Runners will face a temperature range of 57°F to 61°F, with average humidity at 70%. Wind will be a crosswind during the first five miles, shifting to a tailwind through miles 6-8 and 10-12, which should aid pacing. Adjust strategy to maintain effort in the crosswind segments, particularly miles 1-5 and 9, while taking advantage of the tailwind later on.
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Race Info
The Great North Run (branded the Simplyhealth Great North Run for sponsorship purposes) is the largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually in North East England each September.[1] Participants run between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields. The run was devised by former Olympic 10,000 m bronze medallist and BBC Sport commentator Brendan Foster. Wikipedia
