Great North Run 2023

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Great North Run

Adele went to Newcastle to watch the Great North Run (which is a half marathon) and support her friend's brother Gareth.

The Tyne Bridge, the Millennium Bridge and the Glasshouse International Centre for Music.

Tyne bridge at dusk Millenium bridge at night Glasshouse, Newcastle

Newcastle on the morning of the run, including just one of the many water stations along the route. The water was needed as it was very hot that day.

Tyen bridge in the morning 3 bridges water

60, 000 people ran the race.....

runner and bridge runners back of runners

......including lots of runners in costumes

runners costume elephant runner paw patrol costumes helicopter alien runner

There was lots of support along the way including this Saxaphone band.

 Sax band

The 'tail end Charlie' car which stays at the back of the runners

Tail end Charlie Tail end charlie car 

Gareth with his medal after completing the race in 1 hour and 26 minutes.

 Gav with medal

 

Last modified: Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 2:35 PM