If you're disappointed you can't take part in the Great North Run this year due to the pandemic, worry not – a virtual running challenge is coming your way.
The Great North Run Solo has been set up by organisers in place of the popular half-marathon, in a bid to keep people moving and motivated.
To complete the challenge – and receive a special-edition medal – runners must complete at least 40 runs of any distance over 78 days – a run for each year of the Great North Run.
Starting on the hefty run's anniversary tomorrow (June 28), the challenge is open to all, with a junior challenge available to youngsters.
Runners have until September 13, the day the run was scheduled to take place, to complete the task.
To take part, a registration fee of £10 is needed, with all profits going to NHS Charities Together.
For more details, or to sign up to get your running shoes on, visit www.greatrun.org/virtual-running/great-north-run.
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