What changed in this update
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks about his reasons for competing in the Great North Run.
Event intelligence
2026 Great North Run deaths
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Current state
Two male runners, both aged 25, died after collapsing on the course during Sunday's 2026 Great North Run half marathon, race organisers the Great Run Company said.
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What changed
Two 25-year-old male runners died after collapsing during the 2026 Great North Run, race organisers confirmed.
In this event Two runners died during Great North Run
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Source reports
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Andy Burnham among Great North Run finishers
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'I loved it' - Andy Burnham completes Great North Run
Andy Burnham talking after completing the Great North Run, becoming the first acting Prime Minister to do so.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham on competing at Great North Run
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks about his reasons for competing in the Great North Run.
