Great North Run

South Tyneside, England, United Kingdom

13.1 miles (21.1 km) · 955 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · road · Race

Route facts

Distance13.1 mi (21.1 km)
Elevation gain955 ft (291 m)
Average gain73 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb3.3 mi, 189 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade10%
Runnable93% of the route
Climbs / descents0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeSteady descent
Difficulty score2.4 of 100
Surfaceroad
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRace

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat19%
Mild uphill36%
Moderate uphill5%
Steep uphill0%
Mild downhill31%
Moderate downhill6%
Steep downhill2%

Questions about Great North Run

How much elevation gain does Great North Run have?

Great North Run has 955 ft (291 m) of elevation gain over 13.1 miles (21.1 km). That averages 73 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Great North Run?

The difficulty score for Great North Run is 2.4 of 100. That is harder than 26.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Great North Run?

The longest climb on Great North Run runs 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and gains 189 ft (58 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10%.

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