The Great North Run is a half marathon held annually in the North East of England. It is the world’s biggest half marathon and attracts over 57,000 runners each year. The race starts in Newcastle upon Tyne and finishes in South Shields, a distance of 13.1 miles.
To apply for the Great North Run, you must first create an account on the official website. Once you have created an account, you can then enter the ballot for a place in the race. The ballot opens in September each year and closes in December. If you are successful in the ballot, you will be notified in January. You will then have until the end of February to pay the entry fee and confirm your place in the race.