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4.5

(80)

The Great Run Company

AJ Bell Great North 10k

Name: AJ Bell Great North 10k
Start: 2027-07-04
End: 2027-07-04
Location: Gateshead, UK
Rating: 4.51

Location

Gateshead, UK

Date

4th July '27

Entry Options

10K

Rating Highlights

4.79 /5

Event Safety

4.76 /5

Supporting Staff

4.74 /5

Pre-event communication

Rating Overview

All Time Average

4.51

2026 Average

4.91

Rating Breakdown

Pre-event communication

4.74

Event Logistics

4.70

Supporting Staff

4.76

Event Safety

4.79

Course Navigation

4.65

Course Congestion

4.31

Aid Stations

4.30

Swag

4.11

Sustainability

4.37

Facilities

4.03

Finish Area

4.47

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Features & Characteristics

Degree of Challenge

Ideal for beginners

53% of reviews

Atmosphere

Large Festival Atmosphere

87% of reviews

Location

Urban & City

86% of reviews

Running

Undulating - Mixed

64% of reviews

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Frequently asked questions

When is AJ Bell Great North 10k?

The next edition of AJ Bell Great North 10k takes place on 4 July 2027.

Where does AJ Bell Great North 10k take place?

AJ Bell Great North 10k takes place in Gateshead, UK.

What distances does AJ Bell Great North 10k offer?

Entry options include: 10K.

How is AJ Bell Great North 10k rated by runners?

AJ Bell Great North 10k has an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 from 80 verified participant reviews on Racecheck.

What is AJ Bell Great North 10k like?

Based on participant reviews, runners describe it as: Ideal for beginners (53% of reviews), Large Festival Atmosphere (87% of reviews), Urban & City (86% of reviews), Undulating - Mixed (64% of reviews).

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4.5

(80)

Anthony A.

4.9

· 2026 10K ·

The course was perfectly marked, and the entire event was flawlessly managed. Highly recommended!

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Darren M.

5.0

· 2025 10K ·

Such a great atmosphere at this race from start to finish. Came for the weekend as ran as an England Master 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 fantastic event highly recommend 👌🏼

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Jonathan W.

5.0

· 2025 10K ·

Amazing course and support, everything was top-notch. Can’t wait to race again next year!

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Thomas F.

4.7

· 2025 10K ·

It was a good event, but the course wasn't very flat!

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michelle c.

4.7

· 2025 10K ·

Would have liked to have seen a few more markers ie 7-8-9 km markers , if they were there then I missed them -saw the 7 km … and nothing after that, and that’s when I really needed to see them

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MIA C.

5.0

· 2025 10K ·

Great event and beautiful course. A must-do for any serious athlete!

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Richard O.

4.5

· 2025 10K ·

Enjoyable race with a great atmosphere and decent organisation

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Patrick G.

4.7

· 2025 10K ·

Loved every moment of this event! The atmosphere was great!

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Bryan A.

4.6

· 2025 10K ·

More hot drinks tea / coffee facilities

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Pat H.

4.7

· 2025 10K ·

The event was well organised. The controlled start allows all runners a good start. The course was clear and well marshalled. Good atmosphere all round. TBH the goody bag was unremarkable. Also need better food choices in Apres run. Protein not chips and pizza. Enjoyed the even...

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