The 'country's biggest kids' running event' - which takes place on the day before the Great North Run - is now open to entries and organisers are expecting it to be a fast sell-out.
The Junior and Mini Great North Run will be making a return to the Newcastle and Gateshead quaysides on September 9 and thousands of youngsters are expected to take part. Entries opened at 10am this Wednesday, March 1 for the runs which between them cater for youngsters aged from three years to 16.
The Mini event is open to three to eight-year-olds and their grown-ups and will take in a 1.5km loop of the Quayside while the Junior run will see those aged from eight to 16 follow a more challenging 4k course. There also will be a Mini 50, a short course for children with specific needs who normally would not be able to participate in the age group events.
