Great North 10K
Race Day Weather
Warm start, adjust pace early
Runners will face temperatures starting at 66°F and rising to 76°F, with average humidity at 56%. Winds will be from the WSW at 17 mph, creating a headwind throughout. Given the warmth, it’s advisable for runners to pace conservatively and hydrate frequently.
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Race Info
The Great North 10K, styled as the Simplyhealth Great North 10K for sponsorship purposes, is a 10K road run, which has been called "the North East's biggest 10K running event", with over 5,000 people taking part. It is part of the Great Run series and the number of participants is only outnumbered by the Great North Run. The race in its present format was first staged in Sunderland in 2009 but changed locations to Gateshead for the 2011 event. Prior to 2009, a 10K race had taken place at Roker along the coastline of Sunderland but the event was only open to female competitors; when it changed to permit male participants, it was re-styled as the Great North 10K. In 2013, the date was brought forward to become the official running event partner of the 2013 European Team Championships. Wikipedia
Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | | 57°/64° | Light | 54° | |
2024 | | 51°/62° | Light | 49° | |
2023 | | 55°/62° | Light | 47° | |
2022 | | 55°/64° | - | 51° |