North East Forum on Ageing

The Great North Run – 10th September 2023

The AJ Bell Great North Run has the transformative #PowerOfRunning at its heart. The race is more than just a physical feat; it’s the embodiment of perseverance, resilience, and the possibility of change. 

Over four decades we’ve had the opportunity to witness incredible feats of elite endurance, been humbled by extraordinary tales of success against all the odds and we’ve celebrated countless personal victories.

This year’s AJ Bell Great North Run will have the privilege of hosting Sir Mo Farah’s final ever competitive race. In honour of Sir Mo’s incredible sporting career and his legacy in the world of athletics, we take a look back at his winning Great North Run MO-ments from the past decade in the video above.

Like thousands of those lining up alongside him in September, the #PowerOfRunning has had a truly transformative effect on his life, acting as the catalyst that led him to be one of the world’s most celebrated athletes, helping hundreds of charities.

So many lives have been changed by running in so many ways, both big and small.

To find out how to take part; AJ Bell Great North Run | 10 September 2023 (greatrun.org)