Great North Run
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, moderate wind
Mild 59°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Moderate winds around 12mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course. Moderate humidity at 72% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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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
