Hydration tips ahead of your Great Run
Avoiding dehydration is a top priority for runners on event day, in order to feel good, stay safe and perform at your best. Read our top tips.
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Be Your
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Running Event Day Preparation
Your running event day is looming and you’re full of questions: Where do I go? What time does it start? What should I eat the night before? And all the worries: Help, I’ve lost my race number! I haven’t hit my fundraising target! Time to stop worrying. We’ll bet that whatever your question, whatever your worry, you’ll find something here that will help.
We’ve gathered all our best advice for a successful running event day. So, whether you’re taking your first tentative steps on a 5K run, or you’re limbering up to smash your half marathon PB out of the park, we’re here for it.
Dive into our helpful articles and get ready for your best run yet. See you at the finish line!
Event Day Tips
Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great North Run route
Unsure on what to expect at this years event? Here's a quick explainer for your mighty Great North Run route with hints and hacks included.
Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great Scottish Run route
New to the Great Scottish Run? Read here for a quick rundown on what to expect from the route and how to apply this to your training.
Event Day Tips
Staying Safe and Performing Well in Warm Weather
Running in warm weather requires preparation and adjustment, use the following advice to help you stay safe and comfortable.
Event Day Tips
What’s a shakeout run and what are the benefits?
Unsure on what a shakeout run is? Find out everything you need to now here - including the benefits they can give you the day before a big race.
Event Day Tips
10 Reasons to Love the Great Bristol Run
We asked Bristol runners why they love the Great Bristol Run - these are the answers we got.
Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great Bristol Run route
If you’re lucky enough to know Bristol, then you’re likely to love it - what’s not to love about a city so historic, cultured, and cool?
Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great Birmingham Run route
You've signed up for the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run, we’ve got all the race info, tips and training hacks you need for your training.
Event Day Tips
10 Things to Expect at the Great Manchester Run
If you’re signing up for the first time, or just need a refresher, here's what to expect.
Event Day Tips
The New Runner’s Guide to Running Events
If you’re new to running you may feel daunted at the thought of taking part in a big running event. Read our first-timer tips here.
Event Day Tips
How To Be The Greatest Spectator Ever
Supporters play a huge role in building that electric atmosphere on event day. Read on to be the greatest Great Run supporter you can.
Event Day Tips
Where to go to celebrate your Great Scottish Run achievement
After you’ve collected your medal and goody bag, you’re going to want to celebrate. Read here for some recommendations on where to go post-event to celebrate.
Event Day Tips
Where to go to celebrate smashing the Great South Run
After you’ve collected your medal and goody bag, you’re going to want to celebrate. Read here for some recommendations on where to go post-event.
Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great South Run route
New to Great South Run? Read on to find out what to expect from your Great South Run route and how to apply this to your training
Event Day Tips
10 things to expect at the Great North Run
New to taking part in the Great North Run? Here's a quick explainer on 10 things to expect at this year's event.
Event Day Tips
Seven Things to Expect at the Great North 10K
If you’re a first-timer, or thinking about signing up, our guide tells you everything you need to know.
Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great North 5k route
Read here for a quick explainer and hints and hacks on your Great North 5k route.
Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great South 5k route
Take a closer look at that Great South Run 5k route and see how you can turn your knowledge into your best run yet.
Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great North 10k Route
Read on for a more detailed run-down of what to expect from the mighty Great North 10k - and how to train accordingly.
Event Day Tips
Keep the celebrations going at the Great North 10k
Once you’ve made the decision to enter, there’s another vital choice you need to make: where to head afterwards for post run celebrations?
