AJ Bell Great North Run
Great North Run Route
Explore the Great North Run GPX route from Newcastle to South Shields with hill notes, pacing advice and Runwiv planning tools.
City to Sea ChallengeHalf MarathonCoastal Finish
This route uses event-day traffic control and crowd management that will not exist on normal days.
Treat this as a planning guide and verify safe access before previewing sections outside event day.
Route facts
21.1 km13.1 mi158 m climbRoadPoint-to-pointPB Medium
Start: A167 near Claremont Road · Finish: South Shields seafront
Course map
Route experience preview
City to Sea Challenge
Filter tactical cards on the real course map, then play the route to see how silence zones, music drops, crowd messages and live updates fire on your wrist.
Distance
0.00
km
Pace
4:45
/km
Start
Finish
Runwiv setup
- Primary mode: Solo, Squad, Spectator
- Route experience: City to Sea Challenge
- A city-to-coast half marathon guide with hill warnings, landmark cues and a strong seafront finish.
- Pacing: Hold back through the early excitement, stay honest on the miles 8 to 12 drag, then use the seafront to finish strong.
Route moments
On-course cues
Tyne Bridge badge check
Hill warning block
Seafront finish push
Hype moments
Bridge launch cue
Climb resilience prompt
Sea finish countdown
Spectator spots
Newcastle start
Tyne Bridge
Miles 8 to 12 climb
South Shields finish
FAQs
Is the Great North Run route flat?
No. It is more rolling and tactical than a flat city marathon, especially through the harder middle miles.
Can this GPX route be used inside Runwiv?
Yes. The imported guide creates a linked Runwiv route for scheduling, preview and route-based experiences.
Where should I check the official event details?
Use the official Great Run event page for the latest timings, access information and organiser guidance.