Here’s what to expect from the weather at the 2026 Great North Run
Tens of thousands of runners are getting ready to take to the streets of Newcastle and South Shields as the world’s largest half marathon approaches.
The Great North Run is taking place on Sunday, September 13, as 63,000 runners take on 13.1 miles.
This iconic race has welcomed millions of runners since its foundation in 1981, with this year marking its 45th anniversary.
So what is the weather going to be like?
According to the Met Office, Sunday is expected to have highs of 18 degrees Celsius and lows of 13 degrees Celsius, with sunny intervals throughout the day.
There is a ten percent chance of rain between 11am and 2pm, and a five percent chance between 2pm and 6pm.
Humidity could reach highs of 90 percent and lows of 78 percent, with the highest UV at level 4.