Travelling for the Great North Run? What you need to know
All the road closures, and public transport advice for the Great North Run 2023
Last updated 4th Sep 2023
Journeys are being planned for the Great North Run, which takes place on Sunday 10th September.
We are reminded that Newcastle city centre will be very busy, with more people using public transport through the day between the start line on the Central Motorway and the finish line at South Shields Sea Front.
ROAD CLOSURES
A167 CENTRAL MOTORWAY from 20:00 UNTIL 18:30
-Saturday 9th to Sunday 10th. A167 Central Motorway. Cowgate Roundabout/ Grandstand Rd Interchange to Great North Rd (B1318 Interchange).
A167 CENTRAL MOTORWAY. GREAT NORTH ROAD from 08:45 UNTIL 17:00
-Sunday 10th. A167 Central Motorway. Closed from Great North Road Interchange (B1318) to Park Lane (A184).
A184 from 09:00 UNTIL 17:00
-Sunday 10th. A184 Park Lane/Felling Bypass to Whitemare Pool Interchange.
A194(M) from 09:45 UNTIL 16:00
-Sunday 10th. A194(M) Whitemare Pool Interchange/Leam Lane to John Reid Rd Roundabout (A1300).
JOHN REID RD (A1300) from 09:45 UNTIL 16:00
-Sunday 10th. John Reid Rd (A1300) to Prince Edward Rd (A1300) to Redwell Lane/Coast Rd (A183) roundabout.
COAST RD (A183) from 08:00 UNTIL 17:30
-Sunday 10th. Coast Road (A183) closed from Redwell Lane to Mowbray Rd.
BENTS PARK ROAD from 02:45 UNTIL 17:30
-Sunday 10th. Bents Park Rd. Closed from Sea Way to Mowbray Rd.
COAST ROAD (A183) from 14:00 UNTIL 17:30
-Sunday 10th. Coast Road (A183) closed from Marsden Rock to Redwell Lane (Northbound only).
PARKING
There is no official event parking at the start line, and drivers are encouraged to use the park and ride Metro services at Callerton Parkway, Bank Foot, Kingston Park, Regent Centre, Four Lane Ends, Northumberland Park, Heworth, Walkergate, Fellgate, East Boldon and Stadium of Light.
Parking will be available at the finish at South Shields, on The Leas, which is open from 6:15am on Sunday 10th September.
After 8:00am on the event day, the Dragon Car Parking will be open but with limited capacity.
Drivers are advised to avoid parking in South Shields Town Centre, due to road closures and the high number of people in town, which is likely to cause delays.
We are also advised not to follow Sat Nav directions when approaching South Shields - but follow diversionary signs which will be in place.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Bus
Start - The closest bus stations to the Start Line are at Haymarket and Eldon Square
Finish - Buses will operate from Bents Park in South Shields - near the finish line - until approximately 16:00 on Sunday 10th
Metro
Start - The nearest Metro station to the start line is at Haymarket
Finish - The closest station to the finish line will be South Shields Metro Station
People are reminded there will be much higher levels of people using the Metro on Sunday 10th and to expect delays - especially at the Finish Line.
Runners and spectators can still buy their travel in advance by getting a £6 Great North Run Rover from their nearest Metro station, as well as on the day itself.
They are available now from any Metro ticket machine for £6 and are valid all day on Sunday 10 September, providing travel in all Metro zones, all local buses including special race shuttles, the Shields Ferry and Northern Rail trains between Newcastle and Sunderland.
The wristband version which was available to order from Nexus online has now sold out, but ticket versions can still be bought from machines and Metro Stations.
You can find out more from the official Great North Run website.