Great North Run

Newcastle upon Tyne, England · September 13, 2026
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59°at start
61° high
Breezy
Dry

Cool start, mild tailwind

Runners will face a temperature range from 57°F to 61°F with mild humidity at 70%. Winds will vary, presenting crosswinds in the first five miles, transitioning to a tailwind from miles 6 to 8 and again from 10 to 12. To optimize performance, runners should maintain a steady pace early and leverage the tailwind in the middle segments for an energy boost.

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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

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When is the 2026 Great North Run?

The 2026 Great North Run will be held on Sunday September 13, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Great North Run?

The forecast calls for a high of 62°F and a low of 53°F with a 8% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 4 years of data
Avg Temp
63°F
L:61° H:68°
RunScore
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Rain Freq
75%
3 of 4 yrs
Wind5mph
Dew60°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2025 Great North Run

Clear conditions throughout the day with afternoon rain.

2025
clear-day
61°/70°Light
8

2024 Great North Run

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2024
fog
59°/61°Light
8

2023 Great North Run

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2023
partly-cloudy-day
63°/75°Light
7

2022 Great North Run

Clearing in the afternoon with late afternoon rain.

2022
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62°/68°-
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