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The Great North Talks programme

Dates

24 Sep, 29 Sep, 09 Oct.

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The Great North Talks

Free entry

Booking is not required for this event, however it may be wise to reserve a place by calling the Great North Museum: Hancock on 0191 6765

A series of talks from those involved in the Great North Run to mark 30 years, kicking off with Brendan Foster talking about the origins of the world's most popular half-marathon.

Friday 24 September 6pm - 8pm

Brendan Foster, Chairman of the Bupa Great North Run, talks about the origins and development of a North East fun run into the world's largest half-marathon.

Wednesday 29 September, 2.30 – 3.30pm

Dave Newton, Managing Director of Nova International, who organise the Great North Run, talks about sports marketing and branding this major event.

Saturday 9 October, 4-5pm

Celebrated writer David Almond, best known for his award-winning book Skellig, talks about his story Harry Miller’s Run, created especially for Great North Run Culture in 2008. After the Big Draw event.

Saturday 16 October, 2.30 – 3.30pm

Nigel Gough, Great North Run Race Director takes us behind the scenes of the big day...

To learn about the past 30 years of the Great North Run visit In The Long Run on until 17 October at the Great North Museum: Hancock