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Running Event Day Preparation

Your running event day is looming and you’re full of questions: Where do I go? What time does it start? What should I eat the night before? And all the worries: Help, I’ve lost my race number! I haven’t hit my fundraising target! Time to stop worrying. We’ll bet that whatever your question, whatever your worry, you’ll find something here that will help.

We’ve gathered all our best advice for a successful running event day. So, whether you’re taking your first tentative steps on a 5K run, or you’re limbering up to smash your half marathon PB out of the park, we’re here for it.

Dive into our helpful articles and get ready for your best run yet. See you at the finish line!

Event Day Tips

Event Day Tips
10 Reasons to Love the Great Bristol Run

We asked Bristol runners why they love the Great Bristol Run - these are the answers we got.

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10 Reasons to Love the Great Scottish Run

Read on for 10 reasons why you can’t afford to miss the friendliest - and most fun - run north of the border.

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10 Reasons Why Runners Love the Great South Run

What makes this Portsmouth race so special? Read on for our runners’ top 10 reasons to love this 10 mile beauty.

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Seven Things to Expect at the Great North 10K

If you’re a first-timer, or thinking about signing up, our guide tells you everything you need to know.

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10 Things to Expect at the Great Manchester Run

If you’re signing up for the first time, or just need a refresher, here's what to expect.

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The New Runner’s Guide to Running Events

If you’re new to running you may feel daunted at the thought of taking part in a big running event. Read our first-timer tips here.

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How To Be The Greatest Spectator Ever

Supporters play a huge role in building that electric atmosphere on event day. Read on to be the greatest Great Run supporter you can.

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Where to go to celebrate your Great Scottish Run achievement

After you’ve collected your medal and goody bag, you’re going to want to celebrate. Read here for some recommendations on where to go post-event to celebrate.

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Where to go to celebrate smashing the Great South Run

After you’ve collected your medal and goody bag, you’re going to want to celebrate. Read here for some recommendations on where to go post-event.

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Know what to expect – your Great South Run route

New to Great South Run? Read on to find out what to expect from your Great South Run route and how to apply this to your training

Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great Scottish Run route

New to the Great Scottish Run? Read here for a quick rundown on what to expect from the route and how to apply this to your training.

Event Day Tips
10 things to expect at the Great North Run

New to taking part in the Great North Run? Here's a quick explainer on 10 things to expect at this year's event.

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What’s a shakeout run and what are the benefits?

Unsure on what a shakeout run is? Find out everything you need to now here - including the benefits they can give you the day before a big race.

Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great North Run route

Unsure on what to expect at this years event? Here's a quick explainer for your mighty Great North Run route with hints and hacks included.

Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great North 5k route

Read here for a quick explainer and hints and hacks on your Great North 5k route.

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Know what to expect – your Great South 5k route

Take a closer look at that Great South Run 5k route and see how you can turn your knowledge into your best run yet.

Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great North 10k Route

Read on for a more detailed run-down of what to expect from the mighty Great North 10k - and how to train accordingly.

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Keep the celebrations going at the Great North 10k

Once you’ve made the decision to enter, there’s another vital choice you need to make: where to head afterwards for post run celebrations?

Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great Manchester Run route

We’ve got all the info you need to train for the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run. Our knowledge and route-specific training tips will help you.

Event Day Tips
Know what to expect – your Great Bristol Run route

If you’re lucky enough to know Bristol, then you’re likely to love it - what’s not to love about a city so historic, cultured, and cool?

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