Great North Run

Organisers said the famous half marathon's 41st outing would be run in deference to the Queen.

He said the run was going ahead "in the spirit of wanting to pay tribute to Her Majesty and her life and service". "The Queen has touched people really deeply and that has brought to the surface a lot of our own feelings of loss," the bishop said. He said it was "important" the event went ahead, adding: "It's a huge community event, a huge part of the North East." [other events have been cancelled](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/62846756) in the wake's of the Queen's death, organisers of the run's 41st outing said it would go ahead in a "subdued" and "respectful way". The usual fly-by of the Red Arrows has been cancelled and organisers said "elements of the runner and spectator experience will be more subdued". The Great North Run got under way with a service of remembrance and a minute's silence for the Queen.

A selection of brilliant costumes dedicated to Her Majesty the Queen is the order of the day at this year's Great North Run.

At around 10.42am, the runners were seen mourning the loss of the Queen while only a handful were waving to the camera out of respect. Colourful costumes paying tribute to the Queen have dominated lots of costumes at the start line of the flagship event this Sunday. A selection of brilliant costumes dedicated to Her Majesty the Queen is the order of the day at this year's Great North Run.

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[1](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/great-north-run-2022-live-updates-from-the-race-as-iconic-half-marathon-returns-to-south-shields-3839189?itm_source=parsely-api)Great North Run 2022 LIVE: Updates from the race as iconic half marathon returns to South Shields [2](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/what-is-the-weather-forecast-for-the-2022-great-north-run-3839033?itm_source=parsely-api)Great North Run 2022: What is the weather forecast for the race? Here, the North East Autism Society cheers on its runners. Kiplimo told the PA news agency: “I enjoyed the race, it was nice. The Great North Run is a jewel in the crown of the North East region’s events - and what an iconic view that is 🌉 Putting our hands together for all of the runners taking on the half marathon for a charity close to their heart. Jennifer Oakley, from South Shields, was taking on the Great North Run for Mind. [Great North Run founder Sir Brendan Foster on the decision for half marathon to go ahead celebrating life of Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/south-shields-will-lead-the-way-in-honouring-her-majesty-great-north-run-founder-sir-brendan-foster-on-the-decision-for-half-marathon-to-go-ahead-celebrating-life-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-3838322) - Thousands of runners and spectators descend on the region for iconic half marathon [3](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/great-north-run-2022-inspiring-pictures-from-great-north-run-day-as-north-east-welcomes-races-return-3839274?itm_source=parsely-api)Great North Run 2022: Inspiring pictures from Great North Run day as North East welcomes race's return [4](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/great-north-run-see-where-and-when-to-watch-live-bbc-coverage-as-event-goes-ahead-3839135?itm_source=parsely-api)Great North Run: See where and when to watch live BBC coverage as event goes ahead [5](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/south-tyneside-encouraged-to-come-together-and-reflect-on-death-of-queen-at-local-proclamation-ceremony-for-king-charles-iii-3838963?itm_source=parsely-api)South Tyneside encouraged to 'come together' and reflect on death of Queen at local Proclamation ceremony for King Charles III Great North Run 2022 LIVE: Updates from the race as iconic half marathon returns to South Shields [The iconic half marathon is returning to its traditional route](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/national/great-north-run-organisers-confirm-famous-half-marathon-will-go-ahead-on-sunday-in-wake-of-queen-elizabeth-iis-death-3837201) – 13.1 miles between [Newcastle](/topic/newcastle) and [South Shields](/topic/south-shields) – for the first time since 2019, on a weekend where the nation mourns the loss of Her Majesty [Queen](/topic/queen) Elizabeth II. Thousands of runners and spectators alike will descend on the North East today (Sunday, September 11) for the Great North Run.

WORLD record holder Jacob Kiplimo became the first Ugandan man to win the Great North Run on an emotional day on Tyneside.

I was grateful to do that and establish myself as one of the best road runners in the country. Hopefully, I can replicate that in the future." Kiplimo said: “I enjoyed the race, it was nice. I’m just grateful to be part of it again, especially with a great field assembled. "Obviously, I knew it was going to be hard, and it is a difficult course, regardless of the times that get run on here, with it being constantly up and down. I’m ready for a break and that’s what’s coming up now.

Keen fundraisers returned to the iconic race route between Newcastle and South Shields as the Great North Run took place on Sunday, September 11.

[and an emotional one too with many incredible charities](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/great-north-run-2022-live-updates-from-the-race-as-iconic-half-marathon-returns-to-south-shields-3839189) being supported by those taking part in the world’s most famous half marathon. [Great North Run](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/national/great-north-run-organisers-confirm-famous-half-marathon-will-go-ahead-on-sunday-in-wake-of-queen-elizabeth-iis-death-3837201) day – and keep checking back for more being added later. [But this year it was made all-the-more poignant](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/south-shields-will-lead-the-way-in-honouring-her-majesty-great-north-run-founder-sir-brendan-foster-on-the-decision-for-half-marathon-to-go-ahead-celebrating-life-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-3838322) by the recent death of [Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/queen-elizabeth-ii-king-charles-iii-returns-to-london-as-nation-grieves-for-loss-of-queen-3837005), who passed away aged 96 on Thursday, September 8.

Kiplimo showed why he is the half marathon world record holder in a dominant race which he led from the front. Jacob Kiplimo wins the Elite Men???s race ...

- Charlotte Purdue 1:10:11 - Jacob Kiplimo 59:33 Marc Scott, winner of last year’s men’s race, was Britain’s fastest finisher, placing sixth with a time of 1:02:28.

World record holder Jacob Kiplimo became the first Ugandan man to win the Great North Run after tributes were paid to Queen Elizabeth II before Sunday' ...

Kiplimo powered to victory in his first appearance at the event in north-east England. London (AFP) – World record holder Jacob Kiplimo became the first Ugandan man to win the Great North Run after tributes were paid to Queen Elizabeth II before Sunday' race. Kiplimo becomes first Ugandan man to win Great North Run

The Great North Run, which raised £25million for various charities, perfectly captured the mood of the nation as thousands took part in the race on Sunday ...

She went to her handbag and had a nice pen of her own and just smiled.” “She came to open the leisure centre at Gateshead and we had a beautiful day. I saw pictures of the queen jumping up and down watching the finish. “When she gave me the CBE she talked about the Great North Run and knew of its significance. So for many the grief felt for the Queen will have reawakened the pain of their own difficulties, and the need to remember and make good. It was the first time in three years, because of Covid disruption, that the run had followed its traditional course, from Newcastle to South Shields.

The 21-year-old raced clear of the field to break the tape in under one hour.

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Posted by Euan Crumley | Sep 11, 2022 | 0. Kiplimo, Obiri, Weir and Rainbow-Cooper take the elite titles as half marathon showpiece provides a fitting ...

Great Britain’s Charlotte Purdue, third last year, ran virtually all of the race by herself as she prepares for next month’s London Marathon, clocking 70:11 for fifth. The victor had time to savour the moment, grinning broadly and waving as he crossed the line. It was at mile 10, however, when Kiplimo made his decisive move as he threw in a 4:25 mile to open a 15-second gap on Barega which simply grew and grew.

Jacob Kiplimo became the first Ugandan man to triumph on Tyneside while David Weir and Eden Rainbow-Cooper won the wheelchair events.

She spent a lot of her life raising money for charity, so we felt it was the right thing to do.” In the women’s race, the champion Obiri held off Peres Jepchirchir and Almaz Ayana to retain her title. The atmosphere was nice, the crowd was nice.”

The iconic half marathon is usually a cause for celebration, as tens of thousands of runners tackle the 13.1-mile route between Newcastle and South Shields ...

[5](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/south-tyneside-encouraged-to-come-together-and-reflect-on-death-of-queen-at-local-proclamation-ceremony-for-king-charles-iii-3838963?itm_source=parsely-api)South Tyneside encouraged to 'come together' and reflect on death of Queen at local Proclamation ceremony for King Charles III [Great North Run founder Sir Brendan Foster](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/south-shields-will-lead-the-way-in-honouring-her-majesty-great-north-run-founder-sir-brendan-foster-on-the-decision-for-half-marathon-to-go-ahead-celebrating-life-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-3838322) addressed the crowds before the flag went up to signal the start of the main race on Sunday morning. The 21-year-old became the first Ugandan man to win the Great North Run with a time of 59 minutes and 33 seconds. [Speaking as the decision to continue with the Great North Run](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/great-north-run-2022-inspiring-pictures-from-great-north-run-day-as-north-east-welcomes-races-return-3839274) was confirmed, Sir Brendan said the event would allow people from across the region and beyond to come together and pay tribute “to the life of our great Queen”. While the weekend’s half marathon race went ahead as planned, the Great North 5k, Junior Great North Run and Mini Great North Run events scheduled for earlier in the weekend were postponed. [1](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/great-north-run-2022-inspiring-pictures-from-great-north-run-day-as-north-east-welcomes-races-return-3839274?itm_source=parsely-api)Great North Run 2022: Inspiring pictures from Great North Run day as North East welcomes race's return [2](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/great-north-run-2022-live-updates-from-the-race-as-iconic-half-marathon-returns-to-south-shields-3839189?itm_source=parsely-api)Great North Run 2022 LIVE: Updates from the race as iconic half marathon returns to South Shields [3](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/great-north-run-see-where-and-when-to-watch-live-bbc-coverage-as-event-goes-ahead-3839135?itm_source=parsely-api)Great North Run: See where and when to watch live BBC coverage as event goes ahead [4](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/what-is-the-weather-forecast-for-the-2022-great-north-run-3839033?itm_source=parsely-api)Great North Run 2022: What is the weather forecast for the race? [The iconic half marathon](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/great-north-run-see-where-and-when-to-watch-live-bbc-coverage-as-event-goes-ahead-3839135) is usually a cause for celebration, as tens of thousands of runners tackle the 13.1-mile route between [Newcastle](/topic/newcastle) and [South Shields](/topic/south-shields) – many of them fundraising for charity.

It was a celebration of the life of a monarch and the achievements of elite athletes and fun runners alike. The Great North Run saw a field of 60,000 make ...

I think the Queen would have been outraged if it hadn’t gone ahead!” “When you think about what the modern Royal family does represent. One of them, Matt Dickinson, of the Times, said: “There’s so much to be emotional about today.

Runners during the Great North Run through Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead and South Shields. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022. × ...

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Tim Farron ran his own solo half-marathon after pulling out of the Newcastle to South Shields race.

- Penrith - At 12:30 on the steps of the Town Hall - Kendal - At 12:30 outside the front of Kendal Town Hall - Barrow - At 12:30 outside the Duke Street entrance of Barrow Town Hall

Keen fundraisers returned to the iconic race route between Newcastle and South Shields as the Great North Run took place on Sunday, September 11.

[and an emotional one too with many incredible charities](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/great-north-run-2022-live-updates-from-the-race-as-iconic-half-marathon-returns-to-south-shields-3839189) being supported by those taking part in the world’s most famous half marathon. [Great North Run](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/national/great-north-run-organisers-confirm-famous-half-marathon-will-go-ahead-on-sunday-in-wake-of-queen-elizabeth-iis-death-3837201) day. [But this year it was made all-the-more poignant](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/south-shields-will-lead-the-way-in-honouring-her-majesty-great-north-run-founder-sir-brendan-foster-on-the-decision-for-half-marathon-to-go-ahead-celebrating-life-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-3838322) by the recent death of [Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/queen-elizabeth-ii-king-charles-iii-returns-to-london-as-nation-grieves-for-loss-of-queen-3837005), who passed away aged 96 on Thursday, September 8.

Crowds were out in force along the race route to spur the runners on their way, with our reporting team also on the scene throughout Sunday. Take a look at this ...

[and an emotional one too with many incredible charities](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/great-north-run-2022-live-updates-from-the-race-as-iconic-half-marathon-returns-to-south-shields-3839189) being supported by those taking part in the world’s most famous half marathon. [Great North Run](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/national/great-north-run-organisers-confirm-famous-half-marathon-will-go-ahead-on-sunday-in-wake-of-queen-elizabeth-iis-death-3837201) day. [But this year it was made all-the-more poignant](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/south-shields-will-lead-the-way-in-honouring-her-majesty-great-north-run-founder-sir-brendan-foster-on-the-decision-for-half-marathon-to-go-ahead-celebrating-life-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-3838322) by the recent death of [Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/queen-elizabeth-ii-king-charles-iii-returns-to-london-as-nation-grieves-for-loss-of-queen-3837005), who passed away aged 96 on Thursday, September 8.

Runners during the Great North Run through Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead and South Shields Picture: PA. The Great North Run has been another huge success ...

Runners during the Great North Run through Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead and South Shields Runners head towards South Shields during the Great North Run through Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead and South Shields Spectators cheer on the runners as they head through Newcastle during the Great North Run through Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead and South Shields Picture: PA Runners cross the Tyne Bridge during the Great North Run through Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead and South Shields Picture: PA Save the Children fundraisers during the Great North Run through Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead and South Shields. Spectators support athletes over the finish line during the Great North Run through Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead and South Shields Picture: PA

Thousands of runners took part in an emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the start of the Great North Run on Sunday.

While the tributes at the start of the run were a poignant and emotional success other events which formed part of a weekend extravaganza were less fortunate. Others paid tribute in their own unique, humorous ways whether it was Queen masks, Great Britain bandanas or ‘Thank You’ messages to Her Majesty. [Brilliant costumes dedicated to the Queen at this year's Great North Run](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/21272459.great-north-run-2022-first-pictures-newcastle-start-line/) [Beautiful moment runners fall silent before singing national anthem at Great North Run](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/21273006.great-north-run-watch-poignant-moment-runners-fall-silent-memory-queen/) [How to search for the times of runners at the Great North Run](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/21221911.great-north-run-results-2022-search-runners-times/) The Great North 5k – incorporating the UK Athletics 5K Road Championship – were cancelled on Friday and the Junior and Mini Great North Run, due for Saturday, were postponed to a later date. The cheers and music which provide the soundtrack to every Great North Run were there in abundance, as were the jelly babies – and in some cases, beers – always on offer to participants along the way. He said: “We felt it was in tune with what would have been the Queen’s wishes in our view, people coming together as a community, coming together to do what they aimed for, to be the best version of themselves they could be to raise money for charities. In keeping with the subdued build up, music at the start line was planned to reflect the mood of the nation, setting the tone for a poignant moment of remembrance for Queen Elizabeth II, while also celebrating the coming together of people raising much-needed funds for worthy causes. "The thousands of runners taking part are expected to raise an estimated £25 million pounds in much-needed charitable donations - a fitting tribute to the queen who lived her life in the service of our country and its people." Great North Run organisers made the decision to go ahead with the event on Friday, allowing thousands to complete the achievement of a lifetime, after noting how it has traditionally been a celebration of the extraordinary achievements of ordinary people. The playing of the national anthem followed an impeccably observed minute’s silence in honour of the late Queen during a subdued start to the 41st anniversary of the popular event. Thousands of runners took part in an emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the start of the Great North Run on Sunday. A moving rendition of the new national anthem God Save the King was played to around 60,000 runners and thousands of spectators who lined the roads of Newcastle, just three days after the death of the Queen at the age of 96.

Kiplimo beat Olympic champions Selemon Barega and Kenenisa Bekele to win his first Great North Run title at the world's biggest half marathon in England.

Her compatriot Gebrekidan finished fourth. She had surgery on both knees following her Rio 2016 10,000m gold medal win, and also became a mother. The trio held on with Gebrekidan injecting pace and catching up twice. "I enjoyed the race, it was nice. Kiplimo made a sudden injection of pace in his first Great North Run just before the halfway point, and remained unchallenged. The talented 21-year-old Ugandan won in 59:33, beating Ethiopian Olympic

All eyes were on the North East on Sunday morning and Great North Run participants and supporters stepped up like never before.

At the start line for the Great North Run a large screen with a powerful image of Queen Elizabeth II met runners. More than the physical achievements and heartwarming causes, it was Tyneside locals that shone brighter than ever just when the eyes of the country landed on the North East. In a statement, the reasoning behind that decision was to celebrate "the extraordinary achievements of ordinary people" and make sure the £25 million fundraised went to those charities.

An emotional day on Tyneside saw 60000 runners celebrate the Queen's life and the achievements of elite athletes and fun runners alike.

Great North Run on Tyneside sees 60,000 runners celebrate the Queen's life... An emotional day on Tyneside saw 60,000 runners celebrate the Queen’s life and the achievements of elite athletes and fun runners alike. as Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo and Kenya's Hellen Obiri win the elite men's and women's races

As an estimated 60,000 runners took on the famous half marathon route between Newcastle and South Shields, we were there capturing the action on camera.

[Click here to take a closer look at our first set of 34 pictures](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/great-north-run-2022-inspiring-pictures-from-great-north-run-day-as-racers-and-supporters-make-north-east-proud-3839274). [Well done to everyone who took part](https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/great-north-run-2022-reflection-and-tributes-as-great-north-run-brings-thousands-of-visitors-3839331) – and a big thank you from us to the organisers and volunteers on the day. [It was a Great North Run with a difference](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/great-north-run-2022-iconic-half-marathon-returns-to-south-shields-bringing-thousands-of-visitors-to-region-3839374) on Sunday, September 11 as the landmark event paid tribute to the late Queen [Elizabeth II](/topic/elizabeth-ii), who died days before the race was held.