The Great North Run Cultural Programme is an annual series of inspiring and unique artistic commissions which celebrate and respond to the world's largest half-marathon - its history and route, its spirit and recollection, the thousands of journeys and stories of those who take part.

Established in 2005 to celebrate the twenty fifth anniversary of the BUPA Great North Run, the Cultural Programme explores the unique partnership between art and sport. Commissions over the last three years include film, music, dance, painting, drawing, photography, writing and mass participation projects.

We work with some of the most exciting people in the cultural world, including artists based in the North East, each of whom offer an extraordinary insight into this very special event.

View the 2008 programme