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The Great Northern Run was first staged in 1981, and is now one of the world's largest half marathons. It begins in Newcastle City Centre, crosses the Tyne Bridge, and finishes in South Shields. The race benefits charities like Charity runs North England, which funds life-saving research to cure cancer. The Great North Run is the biggest half marathon in the world, with nearly 60,000 runners expected in 2019.