September 10th 2023.
This Sunday, the Great North Run will welcome around 60,000 athletes to the starting line, making it a truly special event. And it's even more special this year, as it marks the last ever professional race of Sir Mo Farah's career.
The 40-year-old told Sky News that it would be an emotional experience: "It's going to be hard on Sunday. I think towards the end it's going to be very emotional; it always is in South Shields. It's always packed the last couple of miles, but I think whatever happens whether I'm leading or winning, it will be very emotional."
The race route begins on the Central Motorway in Newcastle and runs along the Tyne, finishing at The Leas in South Shields. Depending on their category, runners will start at different times. The Elite Wheelchair race begins at 10.30am, the Elite Women's race begins at 10.35am and the visually impaired race kicks off at 10.37am. The Elite Men and the first mass wave will begin at 11am, with other waves starting afterwards according to their allotted times. Runners will also be treated to the sight of a Red Arrows flypast over the Tyne Bridge at 11.35am.
If you want to cheer on Sir Mo and all the other runners, you can watch the race on BBC One from 10am, with a highlights show airing later on BBC Two at 5pm. If you miss any of it, you'll be able to catch up via the BBC iPlayer. Coverage will be hosted by Gabby Logan, Jeanette Kwakye, JJ Chalmers and Aimee Fuller, with Steve Cram, Tanni Grey-Thompson and Paula Radcliffe providing commentary.
It's set to be an incredible event, so don't miss out! Share your views in the comments below.
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