What changed in this update
Two men died taking part in the Great North Run last weekend, race organisers said.
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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 Andy Burnham among Great North Run finishers
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BBC News – UK BBC
Two runners died during Great North Run
Sky News – UK Sky
Two men aged 25 died during the Great North Run
Two men died taking part in the Great North Run last weekend, race organisers said.
