Summary
The Great North Run gave medals to runners that mistakenly showed an outline of Sunderland and the River Wear instead of Newcastle and the River Tyne. Approximately 60,000 participants received the incorrect medals, and the organizers admitted it was an error. They responded with humor, calling the mistake a unique keepsake.
Key Facts
- The Great North Run medals mistakenly showed Sunderland and the River Wear.
- The intended design was supposed to show Newcastle, Gateshead, South Shields, and the River Tyne.
- About 60,000 runners received these medals after the half-marathon.
- The error was also present on other merchandise like clothing.
- Organizers joked about the mistake and called the medals unique.
- Sir Brendan Foster, the event's founder, also did not notice the error initially.
- Organizers confirmed the route was not moving to Sunderland despite the error.
- The event celebrated the local region and had a positive outcome despite the mistake.
