GNR81

Complete your GNR81 challenge with Sir Brendan Foster

Celebrate the Great North Run’s official 40th birthday in style by completing the final stretch of your GNR81 virtual running challenge alongside Great North Run founder, Sir Brendan Foster, on Monday 28 June.

Anyone taking part in the GNR81 challenge can put themselves forward (or be nominated) for the chance to run the final stretch alongside the legendary athlete and broadcaster, at the event’s iconic finish line in South Shields, at 8am on Monday 28 June. After finishing the last stretch you will have the opportunity to catch up over a cup of tea.

If you would like to be a part of this exclusive experience, simply register your interest by completing the form below by 9am on Friday 25 June. Participants will be drawn at random.

There is still time to be a part of the GNR81 virtual challenge and it’s free to enter. Find out more and sign up here.

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