It's almost time for one of the biggest events in the sporting calendar - the Great North Run 2024. 

Around 60,000 runners are set to descend upon the North East this Sunday (September 8) for the world's biggest half marathon. 

Participants taking on the 13.1-mile route from Newcastle to South Shields will be encouraged along the way by roaring crowds and - just like every year - an electric atmosphere

Great North Run 2023Great North Run 2023 (Image: PA)

If you're travelling to watch the major event or live in Tyne and Wear, it is good to know what roads will be open and closed from Saturday evening onwards - so we have put together a handy guide of all the road closures for the event this year. 

We've also listed some details of train times for those travelling up by train. 

Here are all the roads closed for the Great North Run 2024: 

A167 Central Motorway

From 8pm on Saturday, September 7 until 6.30pm on Sunday, September 8
A167 Central Motorway. Cowgate Roundabout/Grandstand Rd Interchange to Great North Rd (B1318 Interchange)

From 8.45am until 5pm on Sunday
A167 Central Motorway, closed from Great North Road Interchange (B1318) to Park Lane (A184)

A184

From 9am until 5pm on Sunday
A184 Park Lane/Felling Bypass to Whitemare Pool Interchange

A194 (M)

From 9.45am until 4pm on Sunday
Whitemare Pool Interchange/Leam Lane to John Reid Road Roundabout (A1300)

John Reid Rd (A1300)

From 9.45am until 4pm on Sunday
John Reid Rd (A1300) to Prince Edward Rd (A1300) to Redwell Lane/Coast Rd (A183) roundabout

Coast Road (A183)

From 8am until 5.30pm on Sunday
Coast Road (A183) closed from Redwell Lane to Mowbray Road

Bents Park Road

From 2.45am on Sunday until 5.30pm
Bents Park Rd. Closed from Sea Way to Mowbray Rd

Coast Road (A183)

From 2pm until 5.30pm on Sunday
Coast Road (A183) closed from Marsden Rock to Redwell Lane (Northbound only)

 

Additional 2024 Road Closures:

  • Leam Lane (A194) northeast bound carriageway: From White Mare Pool (A194(M)/A184) to John Reid Road (A1300) between 9.45am and 4pm.
  • Prince Edward Road and Redwell Lane (A1300): From King George Road (A1018) to Coast Road (A183) between 9.45am and 4pm.
  • Mowbray Road (crossing between Iolanthe Terrace and Westoe Avenue): Closed from 9.45am until 4pm.
  • Station Road (southbound): Closed for its entire length between 9.45am and 4pm.
  • Howard Street (A185): Closed for its entire length between 9.45am and 4pm.
  • Maxwell Street: Closed from its junction with Western Approach eastwards for 40 meters between 9.45am and 4pm.

 

What times are the extra LNER services for the Great North Run? 

More trains are planned to run on Sunday morning in addition to the existing timetable, with services between Edinburgh Waverley, Durham, Darlington, Doncaster, Leeds and Newcastle.    

The additional train times are: 

7am from Doncaster, calling at York (7.23am), Northallerton (7.43am), arriving at Newcastle at 8.23am.

7.08am from Edinburgh Waverley, calling at Dunbar (7.30am), Reston (7.46am), Berwick-upon-Tweed (7.58am), Alnmouth (8.18am), Morpeth (8.33am), arriving at Newcastle at 8.48am.  

7.25am from Leeds, calling at York (7.55am), arriving at Newcastle at 8.44am.

7.25am from Darlington, calling at Durham (7.44am), arriving at Newcastle at 7.58am.

7.58am from Darlington, calling at Durham (8.16am), arriving at Newcastle at 8.31am.  

Recommended reading:

Get more from The Northern Echo with a digital subscription. Get access for 3 months for just £3. Click here.

David Flesher, Commercial Director at LNER, said: “Many thousands of people will be making their way to Newcastle for the Great North Run.

"Our services will bring people into the heart of the city, and we are delighted to be supporting those taking part and those cheering them on.

"We encourage customers to plan and book ahead and reserve a seat as trains are likely to be very popular.”