RUNNERS’ GUIDE

GRAB A CUPPA, GET COMFORTABLE AND READ CAREFULLY RUNNERS’ GUIDE The items in your run pack are very important so take the time to read this ALL THE EVENT INFORMATION YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE YOUR RUN TRULY GREAT! section carefully. But, before we begin, please remember that many of the serious medical problems occur in people who have been slightly unwell but do not wish to miss the event or feel like they have let down their friends or charity. If this sounds like you, please don’t risk becoming a medical emergency – the Simplyhealth Great North Run will be back next year and you can defer your place until then!

RUN NUMBER AND TIMING CHIP – IT’S YOURS AND YOURS ALONE! This is your unique number and only you WILL THERE BE WIFI? Consider parking at a Metro station must wear it on the day. Please don’t Of course there will be wifi and it will (available at Callerton Parkway, Bank Foot, swap, change or copy it in any way – and be free, available at the start and finish , Regent Centre, Four Lane definitely don’t remove your timing chip areas. Simply locate ‘ Free Ends, Northumberland Park, Heworth, from the back otherwise we won’t be able Wifi’ on mobile devices, enter your Fellgate, East Boldon or Stadium of Light) to give you an accurate finishing time! email address and start sharing those and hop on the Metro for the remainder Fill in any missing details on the back of pictures! Remember to use the hashtag of your journey. There will be station the number and pin it securely to the front #GreatNorthRun. closures in place and advance tickets on of your top as you will need your number This also means you can download sale to speed up passenger flows, so it CONTENTS the start line of the Simplyhealth Great passion and a purpose that’s all about to claim your Finisher’s Pack and get your the Great Run App from iTunes or Google is important to visit nexus.org.uk before 45 Your Run Number and Timing Chip Edinburgh Winter Run, watching 3,000 helping people to make the most of life baggage back if you have used the baggage Play. It contains loads of event day info using the Metro on the day. 45 Travel people of every imaginable shape, size, through better everyday health. bus facility. If you have any queries about and your loved ones can track you on your The run start is about 15 minutes’ 47 Event Facilities age and physical You might be one of our three and a your number get in touch sooner rather journey round the course. walk from in 47 The Start ability doing half million customers who we help every than later at [email protected] Newcastle and Metro 48 The Course something I think is day in lots of ways but, even if you’re not, The colour of your number and zone HOW DO I GET TO THE station is about 15 minutes’ walk from 51 The Finish amazing – getting I hope that through our support of the relates to your assembly area, which is START LINE? the finish line. Trains will be extremely 51 Meeting up active by running Simplyhealth Great North Run we can help based on the estimated time you put on Newcastle’s got it all and we urge you to busy getting to the start and home again 52 The Charity Village and Finishers’ with friends, family you in a small way to make the most of your entry form, so basically the faster you use the excellent public transport system afterwards, so please expect delays and marquee and colleagues, life. are, the closer to the front you will start. where possible, but still give yourself allow plenty of time. sharing together in My dad, who was a GP all of his working If you think you’re going to run faster plenty of time. Metro will be running WELCOME FROM moving and being life, told me that if you want to be healthy than you estimated, please contact us at There is no official event parking additional trains from the start of service ROMANA ABDIN, healthier. you should smile a lot, sleep enough and [email protected] prior to the event as available at the start. If you decide to until approximately 19:00. Additional SIMPLYHEALTH I’m also lucky enough to lead get out of breath at least three times a you cannot automatically move forward. travel by car please remember the finish trains have been planned for all areas of CHIEF EXECUTIVE Simplyhealth and we’re the partner of the week doing something you love. On the other hand, if you plan to run line is 13.1 miles away, so decide carefully the network to get runners and spectators You are amazing! Yes, YOU! You may be Great Run Company, the organisers of So, as you do your final training for slower or your mates are in an assembly where to park (parking is available on the to the start of the run. Once the run has asking why a random person you’ve never the Simplyhealth Great North Run. We’re the Simplyhealth Great North Run I wish area further back, you can move back seafront and in the town centre at South started there will be a train every 7.5 heard of is telling you such a thing. I’m doing this with one simple aim: to get you every success for the big day and, without having to tell us. Shields). Please don’t rely on satnav minutes to South Shields. After the run a less than perfectly fit and able person millions moving. of course, to remind you that you are Your free Barilla Pasta Party tickets are devices, though – they don’t know which there will be a train every 7.5 minutes from who, in January this year stood in awe on We at Simplyhealth are people with a amazing! attached to the bottom of your number. roads we’ve closed for you! South Shields into Newcastle.

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The nearest bus stations to the start are Haymarket and Eldon Square, plus many GETTINGRace start TO - THENewcastle START AT THE START on-street bus stops. Shuttle bus services

will run between the start at Newcastle Services START Start Line Baggage Information and the finish at South Shields (see start 27 Go North East Interchange - Heworth - Information Toilets South Shields town centre and finish map for details). For more PLEASE NOTE : GRANDST every 20 minutes information on bus services, see: West Baggage Buses Water Station 553 Stagecoach North East Arriva: arrivabus.co.uk/North-East Newcastle St Mary's Place - Percy Street - Bewick Street to Grandstand Road AND ROAD TO ST Go North East: gonortheast.co.uk/ Bents Park Road Zone K

Zone J at least every 10 minutes 7.30am - AR A167 Central greatnorthrun Town 12.00pm then 1.30pm - 4.15pm T LINE IS 1000 METRES Motorway Moor Late Zone I Stagecoach: stagecoachbus.com Baggage R1 Go North East Zone H Facilities Nexus: nexus.org.uk Newcastle Barras Bridge - Bents ParkJESMOND Road (for finish area) Zone G at least every 10 minutes 6.15am - 10.30am EXHIBITION PARK Zone F Fancy coming over the water? The Jesmond FOOTBRIDGE i BAGGAGE BUSES LOCATED ALONG CLAREMONT ROAD Zone E Go North East Dene Shields Ferry connects R3 Zone D Heworth Metro - Newcastle Barras Bridge Clar emont Road Zone C and South Shields. Extra crossings will every 10 minutes 8.30am - 10.00am START Exhibition Zone B University Park Royal Civic Zone A Exhibition Victoria Centre START be available on the day from 8.45am until Metro Cricket Infirmary Park frequent service Ground 6.00pm. Shuttle buses will connect North Haymarket Shields Metro station and ferry landing. Rail stations NO St James Eldon Square Starting line Shopping Center ACCESS Check out nexus.org.uk or call 0191 20 20 Manors Monument Jesmond Tyne 747 for more information. Bridge Closed fromCemetery 10.40am following the C la race start – please use Haymarket re Or give your legs an early warm-up Runner’s Access m instead. o n The station will re-open for local t and cycle! A bike park will be available Central R passengers in the early afternoon. Station To Haymarket o Metro Station a at Gypsies Green, near to the finish line, AT THE START and City Centre d RVI and at Haven Point on Pier Parade. For Hospital University R1 further information and cycle routes R3 org.uk. Great North Run day tickets (£5 For information please visit Temporary toilets will have popped up University visit southtyneside.gov.uk/article/8795/ 553 – valid on September 10) can be bought nirvanaeurope.com adjacent to the baggage buses near the City cycling-maps in advance from any Metro station ticket start and over by the Information Point on Haymarket Metro station Stadium Exit only (no entry) from 8.00am until machine. WHERE WILL I STAY? the Town Moor. We recommend you bring the start of the race at 10.40am, when WHERE DO I GET MY St James it will re-open for people travelling from Stagecoach will be at the Barilla Pasta If you are coming the night before and some toilet tissue with you, just in case the city centre towards the finish line TRAVEL TICKET? and other destinations. Party on September 9, selling all-day travel need somewhere to lay your head, Nirvana you get caught short! Network One offer Day Rover tickets that wristbands (£4) valid for bus travel across Europe are the official travel partners Monument provide unlimited travel all day on the Tyne & Wear on September 10, or you can of the event and specialise in putting WHAT CAN I BRING AND Manors Metro, any bus in Tyne and Wear, Shields NEWCASTLE get a Tyne & Wear Dayrider (£4) for travel packages together across a range of WHAT DO I DO WITH ALL CITY CENTRE Ferry and the - rail line. all day from your Stagecoach bus driver. budgets. Give them a call on 0191 257 OF MY STUFF? Visit networkonetickets.co.uk for further Mobile tickets can be bought via the 1750 or visit nirvanaeurope.com. Bring as little as possible, only the information. WESTGATE ROAD Law Stagecoach Bus App. Tickets for the essentials. We do have baggage buses Courts Go North East buses offer unlimited Baltic Shields Ferry can be bought directly from WHAT WILL I FIND (located on Claremont Road), but anyone travel on day and weekend tickets via their Central the ferry crew (£1.50 single, £2.70 all day). WHEN I ARRIVE? using them should expect additional app. Search Go North East in the Apple or Station Keep up to date with local travel The Information Point is on the Town security which will mean you need to Android stores and download a day ticket Sage information: Moor, just up from the start line (see map allow more time to use them. Gateshead for £6 (Sun September 10) or a weekend Nexus Customer Services – above). You can’t miss it, it’s the Great If possible, please do not bring a bag at ticket (Fri 8-Sun 10 September) for £11. GATESHEAD 0191 20 20 747 Run branded marquee. You can also visit all. If you do bring a bag try and leave it You can also buy tickets on the day and @NECATraffic – driving the Information Point situated within with friends or family or locked in your car. you don’t need cash as you can pay via @My_Metro – Metro the Barilla Pasta Party on September 9, There will be 38 baggage buses contactless card or Apple Pay on the bus. 27 @gonortheast – bus travel between 10am and 5pm. provided at the start for the storage Metro tickets can also be bought in @StagecoachNE – bus travel Any problems that can be sorted in of your belongings, which are then advance. Buy a wristband that’s valid for Gateshead Book your return travel to the advance though, check the FAQs at transported to the finish for your a single trip (£3.30) or all day on Sunday Simplyhealth Great North Run with greatrun.org/faqs or get in touch with the convenience. Any clothing, etc. left on the September 10 (£5); or for Saturday 9 and Nirvana Europe from a variety of pick-up team at [email protected] so we can sort carriageway at the start will be removed Sunday September 10 (£10) from nexus. points throughout the region and the UK! the issue out and put your mind at rest. during the clean-up operation and donated

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FINISH

START ROAD CLOSURE TIMES SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2017

MILES PLATTING TO SHIELDS FERRY 20.00 (Saturday) to 17.00 08.45 to 17.00 09.00 to 17.00 SOUTH SHIELDS Start Line A167 Central Motorway A167 Central Motorway A184 Park Lane First Aid Bradford Roadt Cowgate Roundabout to Including A184 Felling By-Pass to South Shields CLAYTON Finish Line White Mare Pool Nearest Metro To Finish Bands on Great North Road (B1318) B1318 Great North Road STAREliteT TIME WheelchairS s10:10 Elite WheelcElitehairs W10:15ome Elite n Women 10:40 BSimplyhealthupa Great Great North North Run Run Interchange Interchange Course Route the Run Interchange to FINISH A184 Park Lane (Leam Lane A194) 13 1 *times correct at time of print and are subject to change mile km Distance Markers BOON ARMY Boon Army Stage A6042 09.45 to 16.00 09.45 to 16.00 08.00 to 17.00 5 SALFORD A6 A194 Leam Lane A1300 John Reid Road A183 Redwell Lane/ miles Etihad Stadium 12 White Mare Pool to Prince Edward Road Coast Road Roundabout A183 Water SPITALStation TONGUESWall of Sound MANCHESTER AshtonChichester New Road A167 Interchange to John Reid (A1300) to Redwell 12 A665 to Coast Road (A183) 11 mile M602 Albion Way Road Roundabout (A1300) Lane/Coast Road (A183) Roundabout with Sea 4 Charity miles Runner’s Shower Cheering Bus Roundabout Road and Mowbray Road START 10 Jesmond 02.45 to 17.00 Pollard Road MARSDEN LANE Key 103 km A6010 Bents Park Road Music and Shower Zone CENTRAL in South Shields CENTENARY A1300 A167(M) A1018 9 Bloodwise stage 1 MOTORWAY AVENUE mile A57 11 13 3 mile NEWCASTLE Princess Street miles South Langworthy Roadd miles 10 Broadway TO TYNE mile FairfieldBed Streete Haymarket 2 A19(N) Monument miles 7 WHITELEAS A635 6 Manors A19 miles miles 8 A635 mile Central INTERCHANGE A1300 Station TYNE BRIDGE 1 A1018 mile 9 8 A1300 mile TO SUNDERLAND Coronation Street Set Hilton 5 1 Gateshead 2 mile 8 ARDWICK The Lowry 8 2 miles the Quays 1 4 A56 7 Imperial War Museum mile A19(S) A167 A57(M) UniversityGateshead of Trafford Road Gateshead Manchester A57(M) Ordsall Lane GoStadium Zone A184 Chorlton Road 3 A194 mile Kilometre 4

CHARITY CHEERING POINTS FELLING 3 11 9 5 7 miles miles 4 BY-PASS mile A184 Oxford Road Gateshea12d 6 Stadiumilesm mile 1. Macmillan Cancer Support Felling 10 6 miles Little Chef 2. Cancer Research UK Heworth 5 WHITE MARE POOL Upper Brook Street Stretford Road mile LONGSIGHT 3 GATESHEADA56 Park & Ride A184 3. Stroke Association A5014 A57 HEWORTH COURSE ELEVATION PROFILE ohn Reid Road ver 4. Tommy’s k) CHARITY 2 A194 (M) unction 5. Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research CHEERING BUSES op of Coast Road Bank Plymouth Grove enue Flyo T Stockport Roadv k Bull J oint 6. Alzheimer’s Society eed Station oint on Course ork A oint on Course) MAP KEY P Cancer ohn Reid Road ell Lane - orth Roundabout 7. Guide Dogs est 1 Research UK Manchester United White City Retail Park START yne Bridgeark (Road Lane De Roundaboutc op of Y w B5218 START T P Gateshead StadiumHew Under Blac Six Mile F T Roundabout Nine - Bottom Mile Pof J Kingop George of J RoundaboutRedwBottom of CoastFINISHFINIS RoadH Bank (Old Trafford) 1 Highest P (Lo T 8. British Heart Foundation mile Royal Manchester A56 Distance Markers Toilets Aqua Pura Drinks Station 2 70 m Children’s Hospital 9. Breast Cancer Care Runners Welfare 60 m 50 m Cheering Point Bands On The Run Pick-Up Point 3 The Christie OLD10. Mind TRAFFORD 40 m 30 m 20 m Macmillan Shower Units Photo Point Metro Stations 4 11. NSPCC Talbot Road 10 m Cancer Support GORSE HILL LEVEL ABOVE SEA 0 m 12. Cancer Research UK There are 21 Medical Points Medical Point evenly distributed along the course. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Look out for this symbol on the day 5km Anson Road 10km 5 15kAlzheimer’sm Society 21.09km M I L E S A N D K I L O M E T R E S

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to charity to allow the reopening of the LET’S GET WARMED UP on The Leas at South Shields and the roads as soon as possible. EVENT DAY The Simplyhealth Great North Run finish system will remain in operation until features a half marathon course which the last runner has crossed the line. BAGGAGE BUS TIPS TIMETABLE has been officially measured and certified. There will be four finish systems in DON’T forget to look 1 Come prepared 07:30 Information point opens The start line is on the A167 Central operation side by side, please allow out for the Duracell 2 Aim to arrive at the bus area by 9.00am 08:00 Baggage buses open Motorway. Each mile will be accurately the marshals on duty to guide you in. Pacers who are as buses leave at 10.05am prompt. 09:00 Start assembly area opens marked by large signs at the side of the Regardless of which funnel you use, your there to help you 3 Runners should expect additional 10:05 Baggage buses depart for road. time will be automatically recorded by the reach your target security checks around the baggage the finish To make sure you are ready to take on chip on the back of your run number. time. Pacers will be drop-off, including bag spot checks. 10:10 Elite wheelchair race starts 13.1 miles there will be one mass Please resist the urge to stop running in all waves Only runners with run numbers will be 10:15 Elite women start warm-up for all runners at 10.17am. immediately, as there could still be with predicted able to access the bus facility. 10.17 Mass Great North Run thousands of runners behind you. There finish times ranging 4 Bring as little as possible. The warm-up I’M FEELING FIT BUT IS is a comprehensive medical service at the from 1hr 35sec to organisers cannot be held responsible for 10:30 Assembly area closes THERE HELP AT HAND IF finish should you require it. 2hrs 45sec. the loss, damage or theft of belongings 10:40 START OF THE THAT CHANGES? Keep moving through the finish funnel on the baggage buses or at the end of SIMPLYHEALTH We hope you don’t need them, but there is to the Aqua Pura water station and take the run, however caused. GREAT NORTH RUN a full medical team consisting of doctors, one bottle per runner. You can refill your 5 Buses are colour-coded to match your (Elite men and the masses) nurses, paramedics and physiotherapists HOW CAN I STAY runners can pass you with ease. If you fall bottle at the signed drinking water points run number (see window signage). Don’t 11:30 Sweep vehicle leaves start in place from North East Ambulance HYDRATED? behind the sweep vehicle that travels at a behind the Finishers’ Marquee and by the forget which number bus you left your Service, British Red Cross and St John As well as at the start and finish, there will 17-minute mile pace, you will be instructed baggage buses. bag on (stewards will stamp your run which corresponds to the colour/letter of Ambulance. There are at least 21 first be Aqua Pura water stations available at to complete the remainder of the event on There is also water at South Shields number to help you). your run number. You will need to show aid points along the course and mobile 3 miles, 4½ miles, 5½ miles, 8½ miles, the pavement. The finish area will remain Metro Station. Ask friends and family to 6 If you miss the buses you will be asked your number to gain access. medical units. 10 miles and 11½ miles (see map on in place until the last entrant has crossed bring extra drinks along too and have a to deposit your bag on one of the late Once you’re in, move forward so other Medics will be situated at each mile pages 48-49). Only take one bottle per the finish line. spare drink in your kitbag. baggage vans at the Grandstand Road runners can assemble behind you. point, drinks station and at the finish. station and move straight on (there’s lots When you reach the medal station, you end of Claremont Road. These vans leave Be in your zone by 10.30am at the latest, If the medical team think it is unwise for of thirsty runners behind you). WHERE’S A GOOD PLACE will be presented with your well-earned once the event has started so will not if you miss this deadline marshals will you to carry on, they will suggest you Take care when disposing of bottles and FOR SUPPORTERS TO GO? finisher’s medal at your very own medal get to the finish until after 1.30pm. Late direct you to the rear of the field. retire from the event. discard them at the side of the road to The start and finish areas are open to ceremony. baggage can be collected from the vans Please keep an eye on the four big Nobody can be forced to stop, but it is avoid any hazards. Mains water, supplied spectators, although both areas will be Your Finisher’s Pack contains your on arrival or at the baggage information screens behind the start line for any strongly recommended that you heed by Northumbrian Water, is available as an very busy so we can’t guarantee the best exclusive t-shirt and medal, please take a cabin. last-minute information, as well as their advice. emergency back-up. Toilets are available seats in the house! pack corresponding to the t-shirt size 7 At the finish baggage buses will be listening to the PA announcers (they don’t During the planning of the event, at all drink stations. There are 12 Charity Cheering Points on you indicated on your entry form. Your located on the grass by Bents Park just like the sound of their own voices!). every care is taken to ensure emergency course where supporters will be cheering pack will also contain a space blanket, Road (see map on page 52) For security Before you start, deposit any rubbish, services can go about their duties with HOW CAN I KEEP COOL? you on and viewing is available all the way and other goodies. IT IS STRICTLY ONE reasons, access will only be granted to bin liners or old clothing in the bins limited hindrance. You don’t need to pour bottled water over along the Coast Road towards the finish. PACK PER FINISHER. NON FINISHERS runners wearing their numbers. provided or to the side of the assembly However, if an emergency situation does your head to cool down. Run through the We have three big screens where you ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PACKS. 8 If you can’t locate your bag, please area to avoid causing obstacles to other arise and a vehicle with blue flashing lights three fine mist showers between 8 and 12 can watch the action unfold before you The finish area will be extremely busy check at the baggage information cabin. runners. needs to cross the course, we ask you miles. The clue that you’ve nearly reached cheer your own runners over the line: one and leaving at peak times will inevitably For lost property enquiries after the event When you hear the gun go, please be make this as easy as possible by clearing them are the large ‘shower ahead’ signs. by the finish line near the grandstand involve long queues whether you travel by please email [email protected] patient. Soak up the atmosphere while a route for the vehicle to cross safely. (please note this area fills up soon after car, bus, Metro or ferry so why not stay for 9 Do not leave your bag unattended at any you make your way to the start line. Your MUSIC TO MY EARS 9.00am), one at the Charity Village and a while? Once through the finish exit there time as this could cause a security alert. timing chip does not activate until you WHAT HAPPENS IF I We’ve got a great Bands on the Run one by the Finishers’ Marquee. is lots to see and do, and free samples cross the start line so you will receive a CAN’T CARRY ON? programme for you with 13 music zones Overhead signs are there to direct you from Arla Yoghurt and Heineken 0.0 to I WANT TO GET STARTED completely accurate finish time. Any runners who feel they are unable to across the course to help entertain and around the finish area, our PA announcers pick up near the charity village. Okay, so you’re itching to get over the start Any late runners that arrive after the complete the half marathon can use the motivate you. See the course map on will keep you informed and if you need line but have you read this magazine, have sweep vehicle has left at 11.30am, will Runners Welfare mini buses that operate pages 48-49 for band locations. help look out for the Great Run info teams. WHERE DID I LEAVE you made sure you can find the baggage NOT be allowed to participate in the from the 8½, 9½ and 10½ mile points MY BAGGAGE? AND bus and do you know your coloured interest of safety and well-being of all and be transported to the finish area, WHAT IF I HAVE TO WALK? FINALLY ... THE FINISH WHERE ARE MY assembly zone? concerned. The Start Director’s dropping as near to the baggage bus If you are planning to walk all or part of the LINE IS IN SIGHT! FRIENDS AND FAMILY? Follow the signs to your assembly area, decision is final. area as possible. event we ask that you keep to the left so The Simplyhealth Great North Run finishes The buses are parked near the finish on

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the grass by Bents Park Road and you There are 118 charities with marquees Runners Reward pale ale.There’s also live will need to show your run number to waiting to meet and greet runners. Many music, street food and Creation Station RaceTRAVEL finish FROM - South THE Shields FINISH

gain access and collect your bag. will be providing food, drink and massage providing craft activities for kids. HUDSON ST. If you are a late finisher and the – making it a great place for post-run Next to it is the Find-a-Physio Massage Services Beacon 19A Go North East 553 Stagecoach buses have left, check at the baggage relaxation. Contact your charity to see if Zone (by the Bronze charity tent). You can Centre Ferry Landing - North Shields town centre Bents Park Road - Chichester - - North STREET every 10 minutes 2.45pm - 4.45pm then non stop to Newcastle Haymarket and ALBION ROAD information tent. Changing marquees and they will be there. pre book your slot by visiting find-a-physio. Shields Central Station SAVILLE North Shields every 10 minutes 7am - 10.30am, UNION QUAY Fish Quay toilets are situated on the grassed area The Bronze charity tent is located com, then just click on the Simplyhealth 27 Go North East and every 10 minutes 1.00pm - 5.00pm South Shields town centre - Heworth - COACH Gateshead - Newcastle beyond the buses. in Gypsies Green open air stadium by Great North Run image on the homepage. Water every 20 minutes R1 Go North East LANE Activities Bents Park Road - Newcastle Haymarket The meeting point is at the exit from the Finishers’ Marquee and next to the We have bookable massage sessions ST. Centre every 10 minutes 6.30am - 10.00am, HARBOUR DRIVE Littlehaven X27Beach Go North East and every 10 minutes 1.00pm - 5.00pm South Shields town centre - Newcastle the finish on the seaward side. Follow the Massage tent. and free sessions you can walk up to. CLIVE North Shields DRIVE RIVER every 10 minutes 1.00pm - 5.00pm Ferry Landing LAWE Metro signs and meet up under the A-Z banner Around the Charity Village, our partners Gypsies Green is where you will find frequent service Arbeia BARING ST. 19A MILE END ROADRoman Fort ROAD 552 StagecoachOcean Beach that matches the first letter of the runner’s will be on hand to help you rest and the largest number of toilets, but there NorthBents Park PleasureRoad - ParkSouth Shields town centre - ROAD Shields Ferry LAWSON ROAD MarineFerry Landing DOCK ROAD Park North Shields - South Shields surname. If you can’t find someone, try recover. TransPennine Express, PureGym, are more at the Meeting Point area, at the every 10 minutes until 4.30pm extra crossings 8.45am - 6.00pm

using the Message Centre next to the Garmin and Arnold Clark will be there Baggage buses, by the Grandstand, and South Marine Park Information Point. with bespoke Great Run Offers. along the Coast Road. Male urinals and South OCEAN ROAD SEA ROAD BENTS Bents Shields Park 27 SOUTH Sandhaven Joining them will be a whole host women-only loos can be found near to 552 PARK ROAD X27 SHIELDS Bents Beach Recreation I’VE FINISHED RUNNING, of brands including Nando’s, Arla and the Information Point. South Shields Ground BEACH ROAD NOW WHAT? Heineken. They will be providing you with Ferry Landing Town 552 STATION ROAD Hall 553 You could head straight home for a well-earned complimentary refreshments. I’VE DONE IT AND I WANT ERSKINE CemeteryROAD Customs R1 Gypsies well-earned rest! But, better still, complete Gypsies Green open air stadium TO SHOUT ABOUT IT House Green Stadium

ROAD the day’s Great Run experience with a contains the Finishers’ Marquee. This Of course you do and you can! If you’d like TUDOR WESTOE RCIAL RO ROAD COAST ROAD trip to the Charity Village and Finishers’ hosts the Wylam Brewery Bar where Great Run to share your results for free on AD ROAD Marquee. you can get your hands on the famous your personal social media platforms, we COMME MOWBRAY Bowls Finish line Centre IMEARY ROAD APPROACH can Tweet your results straight after your TER HILL LAYGATE ES STREET BAMBURGH run or post on Facebook. HORSLEY

Closed from 3.00pm – please use CHICH South Tyneside AT THE FINISH College All you need to do is register now at South Shields instead. AVENUE The station will re-open in the evening. WESTERN socialmediaregistration.greatrun.org. GROSVENOR ROAD HIGHFIELD ROAD HORSLEY Baggage Queries You will need your ID number, which can X27 DEAN ROAD HILL The Leas be found just under the barcode at the top of to Newcastle The Dunes Harton 27 553 Cemetery Haven Point- Baggage Buses Aqua Pura the letter you received with this magazine. to Heworth - Gateshead - Newcastle to Tyne Dock - Newcastle R1to Newcastle pool, showers & cafe Full results will be available at D Ocean Beach greatrun.org, together with an event report and details of other Great Runs. Official Simplyhealth Great North Run RUN WITHDRAWAL POLICY Colman’s Fish & Chips photographers will be there to capture If you are unable to run and have to (see terms and conditions). However, WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? FINISH AREA MAP some of your proudest moments. Visit withdraw from the 2017 event, we will we do offer the option to apply for a Entrants opting for withdrawal will be greatrun.org and follow links to your own guarantee you an entry for the 2018 guaranteed entry for the following year. contacted via email, prior to the opening

Colman’s Great Run photo album. event providing that you follow these Please note that it is only possible to of the 2018 event. Charity withdrawals CLOSED EXCEPT Seafod Temple TO SPECIAL simple instructions: withdraw and apply for a guaranteed will be passed back to the relevant BUS SERVICES • Visit greatrun.org/defer place once. charity to action. Baggage Finishers’ Marquee WILL I BE ON TV? Queries & Wylam Beer Bar Tent The Simplyhealth Great North Run will • Select the event you wish to If you take up a guaranteed place for There will be a period of 28 days in withdraw from 2018 and then withdraw again, you will which to commit and pay for the 2018 MOWBRAY ROAD be broadcast live on BBC Two. Coverage CLOSED FOR MEDICAL ACCESS • Complete the online withdrawal form not be eligible for a guaranteed place in guaranteed place. ONLY starts at 09.30, with a highlights • Return your run number/timing chip 2019. Once this time period has passed Meeting Point programme from 18:00 (time tbc, check CLOSED to Great Run, PO Box 1RY, Newcastle the offer of the guaranteed place listings) on the same day. Hospitality Village Upon Tyne NE99 1RY before the event In order to secure your guaranteed automatically lapses and the event Make sure you set your recorder or day (N.B there is no need to return the place in 2018, you must meet the organisers have no further commitment FINISH catch up on iPlayer. Great Run magazine) deadlines outlined in the withdrawal to providing a place to the runner in the Please note that entry fees are not process and pay the entry fee for the 2018 event. Transferring the guaranteed HAVE A GREAT DAY refundable under any circumstances, 2018 event. place to another person is not permitted. AT THE FINISH AT AND ENJOY THE RUN!

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