News: Great North Run Million Opening Ceremony announced

This year, the Bupa Great North Run will be the first event of its kind in the world to reach its one millionth finish.
On Thursday 4 September, the NewcastleGateshead Quayside and the River Tyne will be transformed into a huge outdoor arena for an Opening Ceremony, marking the start of the official countdown to the 1 millionth finish of the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday 7 September.

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News: Work with us!

Thanks to support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, we’re looking for a Programme Manager and a Project Officer to join our team.

The two new posts will develop and deliver our yearlong programme of exhibitions and events to celebrate the millionth finish of the Great North Run, in partnership with Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.

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News: Heritage Lottery Fund support for a North East world first

This September, the Great North Run will be the first event of its kind in the world to reach its millionth finish, ahead of London, New York and Berlin. A celebration is in order!

We’re really excited to announce a grant of over £400,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to support an ambitious programme of special events and exhibitions which will explore and celebrate the North East's sporting and industrial heritage.

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