Solgar® is proud to be the Official Wellness Partner of The AJ Bell Great Run Series - 7 iconic events across the UK.
It's flagship event is the AJ Bell Great North Run - the world’s biggest half marathon. Over 170,000 participants take part in the Great Run and Great Swim events each year, putting in hours of training before the big day itself.
We are delighted to be supporting the athletes taking part to have the best possible experience throughout their journey, with nutritional advice and top tips.
Meet our incredible Solgar Pacers for the AJ Bell Great Run! 🏃♂️
These guys are the heroes who guide runners to achieve their time goals and provide motivation!
Great Run facts
🏃♂️ The Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world.
⏰ The first Great North Run was held in 1981 with 12,000 participants.
🏁 The race was inspired by New Zealand's Round the Bays Race
⏱ The current course records are 58 minutes and 56 seconds for men, set by Martin Mathathi in 2011, and 1 hour, 4 minutes and 28 seconds for women, set by Mary Keitany in 2019
🎽 The Great North Run also includes junior and mini races that take place on the Newcastle Quayside the Saturday before the main race.
Find out more about the Great Run and Swim events:
https://www.greatrun.org/
Great North Run - 10th September 2023
Great Scottish Run - 1st October 2023
Great South Run - 15th October 2023
Great Birmingham Run - 5th May 2024
Great Bristol Run - 19th May 2024
Great Manchester Run - 26th May 2024
Great North Swim - 7th- 9th June 2024
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