Great North Run, 11th September 2022 - getting there.
Discussion
It's that time of year again and if you're not involved then best avoid I guess however for those running (me) what's it really like getting to and back from the event?
I had planned to get dropped off and collected at Heworth Metro but I've just been told it's chaos there by 6.30am.
Anyone any experience?
thanks
I had planned to get dropped off and collected at Heworth Metro but I've just been told it's chaos there by 6.30am.
Anyone any experience?
thanks
Expected time likely to be about 2-10 plus the time it takes to get to the actual start from Wave 7.
Been looking forward to the GNR for months having not done it for 40 years but having completed a coupe of 10K races and 11.6mile in training.
Beginning to regret the whole thing now, it's a 500 mile round trip to do it as well. Oh well, i"t is what it is" as they say
Been looking forward to the GNR for months having not done it for 40 years but having completed a coupe of 10K races and 11.6mile in training.
Beginning to regret the whole thing now, it's a 500 mile round trip to do it as well. Oh well, i"t is what it is" as they say
From the GNW web site this evening
8 SEPTEMBER 2022
We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
We offer our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family. In light of this sad news, we are assessing our plans for the Great North Run weekend and will provide a further update on Friday morning.
From the GNR 2022 web site this lunchtime:
We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family. In light of this sad news, there will be a number of planned changes to the Great North Run weekend.
Sunday’s Great North Run will go ahead as planned. The event has traditionally been a celebration of the extraordinary achievements of ordinary people, this year it will be an opportunity for us to come together and express our condolences, while celebrating the life of our extraordinary Queen.
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.
Elements of the runner and spectator experience will be more subdued out of respect to the Royal Family. Whilst we want runners to enjoy the day, we will be encouraging everyone to be mindful of the very sad and very special circumstances in which the event will be taking place, and encourage them to communicate their respect in whichever way they feel appropriate.
Details of all changes will be directly communicated to participants across the weekend in due course.
We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family. In light of this sad news, there will be a number of planned changes to the Great North Run weekend.
Sunday’s Great North Run will go ahead as planned. The event has traditionally been a celebration of the extraordinary achievements of ordinary people, this year it will be an opportunity for us to come together and express our condolences, while celebrating the life of our extraordinary Queen.
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.
Elements of the runner and spectator experience will be more subdued out of respect to the Royal Family. Whilst we want runners to enjoy the day, we will be encouraging everyone to be mindful of the very sad and very special circumstances in which the event will be taking place, and encourage them to communicate their respect in whichever way they feel appropriate.
Details of all changes will be directly communicated to participants across the weekend in due course.
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