Sunday September 7th, 2025
Newcastle upon Thyne, U.K.
Distance: Half Marathon · 10K · Kids Race
Offical Race Web Site
The Great World Run campaign seeks to recruit one runner from every country in the United Nations – 193 in total – to take part in the iconic half marathon in September.
The search has began to find runners from the remaining countries, with people urged to get in touch if they know anyone who would qualify to take part..
And Brendan, who launched the Great North Run in 1981 when 12,000 ran from Newcastle to South Shields, is confident that although the next stage in the event's development is an ambitious plan, it will make the weekend all the more spectacular.
"It's the biggest event in the world. What we're saying is that it's the world's favorite run, because we've had more runners than anywhere else in the world. Now we want the world to come and join us," said Brendan, at the event's launch held at Newcastle's Center for Life on Wednesday.
Starting in Newcastle upon Tyne the 13.1 mile route takes runners through the city center towards the River Tyne where thousands of people will cross over the iconic Tyne Bridge, where if you're lucky, you might get a glimpse of the Red Arrows passing overhead.
From there runners will travel through Gateshead while being entertained many bands on the run. The route, lined by thousands of supporters, leads runners to South Shields where at the top of Prince Edward Road the view of the sea is one of the most welcoming sights along the whole course.
From that point there is just over a mile to go and the crowds get louder as runners make their way down the final straight towards the finish gantry.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 59:52 | Abel Kipchumba | KEN | |
| 2nd Male | 61:01 | Marc Scott | GBR | |
| 3rd Male | 61:25 | Sondre Nordstad Moen | NOR | |
| 4th Male | 62:15 | Filmon Tesfu | NED | |
| Female | 67:40 | Mary Ngugi-Cooper | KEN | |
| 2nd Female | 67:41 | Senbere Teferi | ETH | |
| 3rd Female | 67:42 | Megertu Alemu | ETH | |
| 4th Female | 67:44 | Sheila Chepkirui | KEN |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
(2019) Brigid Kosgei smashed the course record at the Great North Run half marathon on Sunday (8), clocking 1:04:28 over the course from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields, England, the fastest performance ever over the distance.
As a point-to-point course and slightly downhill, it's not valid for record purposes, but that shouldn't take away from the performance by the 25-year-old Kenyan who dominated the race from the outset.
Running at the front from the start, Kosgei, who raced to high profile marathon victories in London in April and Chicago last October, covered the opening mile in 4:46 and forged on from there to clip more than a minute from the previous course record of 1:05:39 set by Mary Keitany in 2014.
Magdalyne Masai was a distant second in 1:07:36, with Linet Masai third in 1:07:44. Keitany was next in 1:07:58 to round out a Kenyan sweep of the first four spots.
Farah raced to his sixth victory at the event, holding off Ethiopian Tamirat Tola over the final mile to win in 59:06.
Tola, the silver medallist in the marathon at the 2017 World Championships, was second in 59:13 with Abdi Nageeye of The Netherlands third in 59:55. Further back, Callum Hawkins of Great Britain clocked 1:06:39 for fourth.
Sunday September 7th, 2025
London, UK
Distance: Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
Created by London Marathon Events Ltd, in partnership with Sported,The Vitality Big Half is a community running festival, taking place in London in March.
This one-day event offers a host of running distances, from a challenging half marathon to a free one-mile course, as well as a family-friendly festival of food, music and activities.
Take part with friends and family or support your loved ones from the sidelines in events that include:
Our vision is to create a sports event for all Londoners and inspire entries from participants from all backgrounds so that the event mirrors the diverse demographics of London’s multi-cultural population. This has never been done before.
We are working, together with our partners Sported, with the many community groups in the four London boroughs on the course to create a genuine engagement in the event with local communities. Preferential entries will be offered to these community groups and London residents.
The Vitality Big Half will also feature a top international elite field, wheelchair racers and a mass field running on a certified course over the half marathon distance (which is therefore eligible for world records).
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:02:35 | ROWE, Jack | GBR | |
| 2nd Male | 1:04:07 | SMITH, Jake | GBR | |
| 3rd Male | 1:04:31 | GHEBRESILASIE, Weynay | GBR | |
| 4th Male | 1:04:36 | JAMAAL, Seyfu | AUS | |
| Female | 1:09:14 | MCCOLGAN, Eilis | GBR | |
| 2nd Female | 1:09:35 | HAUGER-THACKERY, Calli | GBR | |
| 3rd Female | 1:13:31 | REID, Lucy | GBR | |
| 4th Female | 1:15:02 | KIDGER, Beth | GBR |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:13:19 | Adem, Zekeriya | ethi | |
| M 50-59 | 1:13:04 | Lawler, James | gbr | |
| M 60-69 | 1:28:04 | Foy, Mick | gbr | |
| M 70+ | 1:35:20 | Stevenson, Chris | gbr | |
| F 40-49 | 1:20:08 | Tarasewicz, Henrietta | gbr | |
| F 50-59 | 1:29:57 | Williamson, Karen | gbr | |
| F 60-69 | 1:24:44 | Brooks, Samuel | gbr | |
| F 70+ | 2:10:30 | Barrow-Green, June | gbr |
The race started outside Wembley Stadium and went through the surrounding residential areas. It wasn’t the most scenic of routes and was much hillier than we anticipated, but what it lacked in prettiness it made up for with great marshal support and an abundance of water stations (honestly more than I’ve seen at any other race.) At the midway point we ran a lap of the Saracens Rugby Stadium before running back along the same route and finishing in Wembley Stadium itself.
Sunday September 7th, 2025
Budapest, Hungry
Distance: Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
Participating in the half marathon is essentially a running sightseeing tour of the beautiful Budapest. The course leads through the center of the city, down the famous Andrassy Boulevard and across the Chain Bridge. Admire the view of the Buda Castle from the Danubebanks and marvel in the panorama of Pest as well as Europe´s third largest Parliament building!
There are over 15.00' participants on all the distances, with more than 10.000 half marathon runners and 1500 teams. However, no need to worry about crowding and overtaking as the start is done in waves so everyone has plenty of space to run.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:03:24 | Szemerei Levente | HUN | |
| 2nd Male | 1:05:47 | Lomb Adam | HUN | |
| 3rd Male | 1:05:57 | Kennedy Kipkemoi Rono | KEN | |
| 4th Male | 1:06:47 | Szogi Istvan Daniel | HUN | |
| Female | 1:12:08 | Szabo Nora | HUN | |
| 2nd Female | 1:18:24 | Jepkirui Glorius | HUN | |
| 3rd Female | 1:18:33 | Boyd Squires Long Ciara | AUS | |
| 4th Female | 1:18:36 | Kovacs Garami Katalin | HUN |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
The course runs through the heart of Budapest, crosses several bridges and passes the most well-known sites of the city.
Sunday September 7th, 2025
Vancouver, WA
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
Join us for the APPLETREE Boston-Qualifying Marathon, Half Marathon & Sunset 5K. This "Run Through History" will take you on a flat, fast and scenic course through Fort Vancouver, Officer's Row, the Army Barracks, Pearson Airport - the oldest operating airport in the USA, the Historical Old Apple Tree, along the majestic Columbia River and many other historical vantage points. There's so much to see that the miles will fly by! This event will quickly be regarded as one of the prettiest and most unique courses in the Northwest and perhaps the USA! When do you get to experience a history lesson during your race?!
The quaint community of Vancouver WA will welcome you and your family with open arms and provide you with a racing experience that you just can't get anywhere else. The volunteer support is off the charts and the energy along the course will make it an enjoyable experience that you will want to return to year after year. The Marathon will be a 2-Loop, spectator-friendly, flat & fast Boston Qualifying course highlighting the beauty of this community and offer an exciting racing experience with energetic water stations EVERY mile and plenty of entertainment to keep you engaged. The Half Marathon will offer the same experience with the joy of knowing you get to start the party a little earlier than your Marathon counterparts!
The Sunset 5K will offer a shorter distance for our friends, family, and others in the community who would like the opportunity to enjoy the racing experience. It will also allow for a Pre-race shake-down for our Marathon and Half Marathon athletes and the opportunity for them to earn the coveted BEAST medal for an athlete who races both Saturday and Sunday. Since Vancouver WA is right across the river from Portland OR, you are within a 20-minute drive to the PDX International Airport and minutes away from the big city.
WHY APPLETREE? Vancouver WA is known for its history including the Old Apple Tree Park, home of the Oldest Apple Tree in the Northwest and maybe even the entire Pacific West Coast. The APPLETREE Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K will celebrate all this history, capture the beauty of the Northwest and create a theme of all things 'APPLE'
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:32:56 | Evan Hardy | 30 | Seattle, WA |
| 2nd Male | 2:35:26 | Aaqib Syed | 28 | Waialua, HI |
| 3rd Male | 2:45:11 | Clay Lamb | 25 | Nashville, TN |
| 4th Male | 2:46:39 | Kody DeHart | 24 | Phoenix, AZ |
| Female | 3:04:10 | Jillian Cordes | 32 | Chicago, IL |
| 2nd Female | 3:08:19 | Alicia Connolly | 32 | Dacula, GA |
| 3rd Female | 3:24:08 | Noelle Smurawa | 20 | McKinney, TX |
| 4th Female | 3:30:03 | Dawn Folsom | 48 | San Antonio, TX |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Event Highlights & Post-Event Festivities:
We believe this is one of the prettiest courses in the Northwest! We've designed the Marathon & Half Marathon course to take you through some of the most scenic areas of Vancouver and it really highlights our wonderful community including historic Officer’s Row, Fort Vancouver, Army Barracks, Pearson Airport, the Columbian Riverfront, Marine Park, Wintler Park and of course, the Oldest Apple Tree in the Northwest. The course is mostly flat with a couple short hills.
USATF Boston Qualifying Course Certificates:
Certificate #WA18001LB for the APPLETREE Marathon
Certificate #WA18002LB for the APPLETREE Half Marathon
Sunday September 7th, 2025
Clinton, Iowa
Distance: Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
Located in scenic Clinton, Iowa, runners can choose a race distance of 5k, 10k, or the Half Marathon. The race starts along Riverfront Drive, paralleling the mighty Mississippi, with challenging hill climbs leading to a majestic overlook of the widest part of the Mississippi River! This will be one of the most exciting racing experiences of the season!
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:10:54 | Dalton RIce | ||
| 2nd Male | 1:23:50 | Brent Blanchard | ||
| 3rd Male | 1:26:20 | Marcus Blount | ||
| 4th Male | 1:26:46 | Anthony Wells | ||
| Female | 1:28:58 | Keeley Knobloch | ||
| 2nd Female | 1:32:56 | Elizabeth Pehl | ||
| 3rd Female | 1:39:03 | Donna Carlson | ||
| 4th Female | 1:44:11 | Kristi Choate |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
This challenging half marathon course will reward runners who have the patience to wait and punish those who start off too fast. For the first two miles, the course runs alongside the Mississippi River and through downtown Clinton. A gradual climb begins just prior to Mile 2 and continues up to Mile 3, winding through a quiet residential neighborhood.
After turning onto 13th Avenue North and cresting another short hill, runners will be rewarded with a scenic view of Clinton, the Mississippi River and the County Courthouse. On the ensuing downhill runners will be greeted by spectators at Mercy Hospital and spurred on by the flat section heading North on Pershing. Shortly after Mile 5, the real fun begins. Once across Main Avenue the course features another gradual ascent through Clinton´s historic Lyons residential district. This grade continues along Pershing and as the road ends, the course proceeds along the recreation path up a short but challenging hill.
As the path snakes through Eagle Point Park, runners will be greeted with live music and a festive bunch from one of our sponsors. This section of the course also presents some challenging rollers as well as breath taking views of the Mississippi River. Make sure to smile for the photographer as you pass by Eagle Point Lodge. After exiting Eagle Point Park, the rest of the course, with one small exception, is all downhill. After returning to the end of Pershing, runners will turn right, left and left again, where the finish line will come into view. Patient runners who have paced themselves will be rewarded with a fast finish.
After turning onto 13th Avenue North and cresting another short hill, runners will be rewarded with a scenic view of Clinton, the Mississippi River and the County Courthouse. On the ensuing downhill runners will be greeted by spectators at Mercy Hospital and spurred on by the flat section heading North on Pershing. Shortly after Mile 5, the real fun begins. Once across Main Avenue the course features another gradual ascent through Clinton's historic Lyons residential district.
This grade continues along Pershing and as the road ends, the course proceeds along the recreation path up a short but challenging hill. As the path snakes through Eagle Point Park, runners will be greeted with live music and a festive bunch from one of our sponsors. This section of the course also presents some challenging rollers as well as breathtaking views of the Mississippi River. Make sure to smile for the photographer as you pass by Eagle Point Lodge.
After exiting Eagle Point Park, the rest of the course, with one small exception, is all downhill. After returning to the end of Pershing, runners will turn right, left and left again, where the finish line will come into view. Patient runners who have paced themselves will be rewarded with a fast finish.
The race starts along Riverfront Drive, paralleling the mighty Mississippi River, followed by challenging hill climbs then leading to a majestic overlook of the widest part of the Mississippi River! Once you have finished, enjoy the HyVee post race party set in Ashford University Field; home of the Clinton LumberKings professional baseball team.