Course Map - Great North Run

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The route for the Great North Run is a traditional city-to-coast path, starting in Newcastle and finishing in South Shields. Here’s a summary of the route:

• Start Point: The race begins on the A167 next to the Town Moor in Newcastle.
• Tyne Bridge: Runners proceed along the central motorway and across the iconic Tyne Bridge.
• Gateshead Highway to Park Lane: After crossing the bridge, the course takes a left off Gateshead Highway onto Park Lane, heading south of the Tyne.
• Abbotsford Road and Leam Lane: The route passes by Gateshead International Stadium along Abbotsford Road and turns left onto Leam Lane, leading further into South Tyneside.
• John Reid Road to Prince Edward Road: At the eight-mile marker, runners take a right onto John Reid Road, which turns into Prince Edward Road in South Shields.
• Coast Road to Finish: The course heads down to the coastline, with the final stretch running north along Coast Road to the finish line in South Shields​(.

This path offers a scenic journey through urban and coastal environments, culminating in a spectacular seaside finish.