What is a good Great North Run time?

According to Runners World Magazine, a time between 2 hours 20 minutes and 3 hours is “a solid goal for beginners” and completing the course within two hours is “a popular goal” for more experienced runners.

Who holds the record for the Great North Run?

runner Martin Mathathi
According to NewcastleGateshead.com, Kenyan Olympic runner Martin Mathathi holds the current men’s record, coming in at an unbelievable 58:56 in 2011. The women’s record also belongs to a Kenyan, Mary Keitany, who ran 1:04:28 in 2019, smashing the previous record of 1:05:39 set in 2014.

How hard is the Great North Run?

Uphill miles of the Great North Run route 2021 Regular runners of the Great North Run will know there are usually two main uphill slogs to tackle on race day: – The Felling Bypass climb, which is tougher than it looks, climbing 120 ft over a mile and half from mile four.

What is the slowest time for the Great North Run?

2018 Masses

  • Fastest 01:11:09.
  • Slowest 05:20:29.
  • Average 02:26:37 (this excludes the wheelchair data)

How many people have completed every Great North Run?

The All Runs Club have a unique claim: to have done every Great North Run since the Bupa half marathon started in 1981. Only 112 runners can make the claim, and will be taking their place at the GNR start in 10 days time in their usual fancy dress outfits.

Can I wear headphones for Great North Run?

Besides, new rules regarding the wearing of headphones in road races was introduced into the 2016-2018 edition of the UKA Rules of Competition: “The wearing of headphones, or similar devices, (other than those medically prescribed), is not permitted in races on any single carriageway road that is not wholly closed to …

Is GNR flat?

Around a third of the way through the race runners climb again, before another gradual descent. There is another slow ascent from the seven mile mark until around 12 miles in. The last mile – thankfully – is flat before a slight drop.

Can you wear headphones in the Great North Run?

Can I wear headphones and listen to music while I run? You can, yes.

Can you walk the GNR?

Remember there will be people of all abilities around you and you can always walk the route if you want to. It’s about celebrating a great sporting occasion and having fun – and the important thing is the charity benefiting from your efforts.