Around 60,000 runners are set to take part in the Great North Run 2024 - and many will be wondering whether they'll need their raincoat.

The the world's biggest half marathon will kick off in Newcastle on Sunday (September 8), where participants will take on the 13.1-mile route to South Shields. 

Those taking part will be hoping it is neither too hot nor too wet - and The Met Office predicts the forecast may be striking a good balance on Sunday.

Weather is set to remain misty and cloudy with some light rain and sunny clouds and temperatures aren't too hot either - expecting to only reach around 16°C. 

Here's everything you need to know about the weather for the Great North Run 2024:

 

What is the weather forecast for the Great North Run 2024 in Newcastle?

7am – Mist, 14°C (feels like 15°), 30% chance of rain, 13mph wind gusts

10am – Overcast, 15°C (feels like 15°), 30% chance of rain, 15mph wind gusts

1pm – Light rain, 16°C (feels like 15°), 50% chance of rain, 16mph wind gusts

4pm – Overcast, 16°C (feels like 16°), 40% chance of rain, 17mph wind gusts

7pm – Light rain, 16°C (feels like 15°), 60% chance of rain, 18mph wind gusts

The Met Office states: "A cloudy day with extensive low cloud and hill fog. Bands of heavy thundery showers gradually moving northwards before possibly stalling later. Maximum temperature 17 °C."

 

What is the weather forecast for the Great North Run 2024 in South Shields?

Here's the forecast for South Shields, where runners will make their way to the finish line:

7am – Mist, 14°C (feels like 14°), 30% chance of rain, 12mph wind gusts

10am – Overcast, 15°C (feels like 14°), 30% chance of rain, 15mph wind gusts

1pm – Light rain, 15°C (feels like 14°), 60% chance of rain, 17mph wind gusts

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4pm – Overcast, 15°C (feels like 14°), 50% chance of rain, 18mph wind gusts

7pm – Light rain, 15°C (feels like 14°), 60% chance of rain, 19mph wind gusts

The Met Office said: "Some sunny intervals over western hills during the early evening, before low cloud returns westward to all parts later. A cloudy night ahead with extensive hill fog and drizzle. Minimum temperature 11 °C."