Great North Run Route
A city-to-coast half marathon guide with hill warnings, landmark cues and a strong seafront finish.
Route experience on this course
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.
Press Play simulation to preview how tactical cards fire along this course on your wrist.
Route facts
Start: A167 near Claremont Road · Finish: South Shields seafront
Runwiv modes for this course
Pacing playbook
Hold back through the early excitement, stay honest on the miles 8 to 12 drag, then use the seafront to finish strong.
Route moments
Tap a moment to jump to the interactive course map and preview how it fires on your wrist.
On-course cues
Hype moments
Spectator spots
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.