Two North East runners have died following the Great North Run 2026
Two North East men have sadly died after collapsing during the Great North Run 2026.
Two North East runners to took part in this year’s Great North Run have sadly died.
The Great Run Company, which organises that Great North Run, have confirmed that two men, aged 25, have passed away after they collapsed during the half marathon.
More than 60,000 runners took part in the 13.1 mile long race from Newcastle city centre to the South Shields coast on Sunday, September 13 - with the event being the 45th iteration of the run.
Organisers said that the two runners died despite the “very best efforts” of medical teams.
A spokesperson for The Great Run Company said: “It is with deep sadness, The Great Run Company can confirm the death of two participants at yesterday’s Great North Run.
“The two runners, both 25-year-old males from the North East, collapsed at the event, and despite the very best efforts of our medical teams later passed away.
“Everyone involved in organising the Great North Run extends their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the two participants.
“We are continuing to support their families during this incredibly difficult time, and our thoughts and sympathies are with all those who loved and knew them.”
Organisers have confirmed on Monday (September 14) that no further details will be released out of respect for both men’s families.
Their causes of death are yet to be confirmed.