Summary

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  • Britain's Marc Scott wins men's race

  • Kenya's Hellen Obiri takes women's title

  • This is the 40th edition of the famous half marathon

  • This year's run will not finish in South Shields and instead runners will cross the Tyne Bridge twice

  • The race will be started by four NHS heroes who worked throughout the pandemic

Live Reporting

  1. Great North Run 2021: What to expect if you are taking part

    If you're taking part in the race, this is what you can expect.

    Great North Run 2021: What to expect if you are taking part

  2. Who to look out for?

    This will be the first time since 2013 that there will be a men’s winner other than Mo Farah. However his training partner and Olympic marathon bronze medallist Bashir Abdi will be keen to take the title. Britain’s Jake Smith is also tipped to do well in this race after winning the Cheshire Elite marathon in April.

    British middle-distance runner Eilish McColgan will make her half-marathon debut – her mother won the event three times in the 1990’s. Kenyan Hellen Obiri will enter as one of the favourites along with USA’s Olympic bronze medallist Molly Seidel.

    Eilish McColganGetty Images

  3. How to watch the Great North Run

    All times are BST and subject to change

    BBC iPlayer

    Sunday, 12 September

    09:00 - 10:00: BBC Two

    10:00 - 13:30: BBC One

    09:00 - 13:30: BBC Sport website and app

  4. What is the Great North Run?

    Runners cross the Tyne BridgeGetty Images

    The Great North Run is a half-marathon in Newcastle upon Tyne attracting thousands of runners every year.

    Participants will run 13.1 miles - traditionally the race ends in South Shields but this year the route has been redesigned with runners crossing the famous Tyne Bridge twice.

    It is the race’s 40th anniversary and will be started by four NHS heroes who worked throughout the pandemic.

  5. How to get into running

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    Running is for everyone and the perfect way to get active and boost your mood. Comfortable sports clothing and a suitable pair of trainers is all you need.

    Unsure whether running is for you? Start with the Couch to 5K app - a nine-week programme for beginners.

    For more information on running - advice, training, races, clubs you can join - a good place to start is one of these sites: Run Together, Jog Scotland, Run Wales and Northern Ireland Running.