About Half Marathon
A half marathon is a road running event of 21. 0975 km —half the distance of a marathon. It is common for a half marathon event to be held concurrently with a marathon or a 5K race, using almost the same course with a late start, an early finish or shortcuts.
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Great North Run 2023: Thousands to embark on half marathon
Thousands of people are about to embark upon the 42nd Great North Run.
The Race in 2020 had to be cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic and changes were made to The Event in 2021 to allow for social distancing.
Last Year 's run started with a following the death of Queen Elizabeth Ii .
Organisers The Great Run Company said about 60,000 runners will be following the from Newcastle, through Gateshead to South Shields .
The Run by Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe .
County Durham entrepreneur and Sara Davies , comedian Lee Ridley , who lives in Newcastle, and Emmerdale stars Laura Norton and Isabel Hodgins are among the celebrities taking part.
The Event will also be Sir Mo Farah 's last race as a professional athlete.
Many runners are are tackling the to support charities and other causes, raising an estimated £25m.
One will be running the Half Marathon .
Stephen Sinclair , 35, from Ashington, Northumberland, was told he might never exercise again after a life-threatening blood clot and is raising money for the North East Autism Society.
Bill Cooksey - at 102 years Old - hopes to become the Great North Run.
The centenarian, from Newton Aycliffe , County Durham , who walks about two miles A Day to Keep Fit , is raising funds to support his local NHS Trust charity.
Another participant, Andrew Leather from South Shields , is 10 Years after a life-altering Stroke .
are in operation to cope with The Extra demand as thousands of people travel into Newcastle City Centre to The Race Starting Point .
Some Metro stations will be closed at certain times to assist with Crowd Control .
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