Andy Burnham among Great North Run finishers
Summary
The Great North Run, the world’s largest half marathon, took place with 63,000 runners and wheelchair users competing over 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields. Prime Minister Andy Burnham joined many participants to raise money for charity, while elite athletes won their respective races.Key Facts
- The Great North Run had 63,000 runners and wheelchair users this year.
- The race covers 13.1 miles (21 km) from Newcastle to South Shields.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham ran in the event, raising money for Changing Lives, a charity supporting homeless people.
- The elite men’s winner was Zouhair Talbi, and the elite women’s winner was Brigid Kosgei.
- David Weir and Melanie Woods won the men’s and women’s wheelchair races.
- The event has raised about £25 million for charity annually.
- The Tyne Bridge was partly covered with scaffolding due to restoration work during the run.
- The Mini and Junior Great North Run had 13,000 children racing on Saturday in events from 50 meters to 4 km.
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