The Great Run Company

The Great Run Company

Events Services

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear 10,435 followers

Be Your Greatest

About us

“We started the Great North Run in 1981 because we were runners – and if you’re a runner you want everybody to run.” – Brendan Foster, Chairman & Founder The Great Run Company is the UK’s biggest mass participation sport business. Every year we inspire over 250,000 people to take part in our events in cities all over the country accompanied by world class athletes. Since our inception, over 4 million adults and 600,000 children have crossed our finish lines raising £775 million for charity. Today our participants are part of a year-round community running network, supported by 10,000 volunteers, cheered on by over 600,000 spectators and watched live on television by an audience of over 8 million viewers. FilmNova is the TV production arm of the Great Run Company. We produce programmes and events for clients including BBC Sport, Channel 4, UEFA, Olympic Broadcasting Services, IAAF, European Athletics and British Triathlon.

Industry
Events Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1981
Specialties
Mass Participation Events, Events, Sports Events, Event organisation, Television and film, and Event development and design

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  • FilmNova is on the lookout for an Assistant Producer to join their dynamic team. If you're passionate about storytelling and bringing creative visions to life, check out the link for more details and apply today. #FilmNova #AssistantProducer #JobOpportunity #CreativeCareers https://lnkd.in/eZMYKTVp

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    Assistant Producer wanted! Our friends at Film Nova are looking for an Assistant Producer to join their team. They are looking for someone with: ✅ 2+ years as a researcher or AP ✅ A talent for creating engaging content ✅ A love for sports and strong writing skills Click here to view the full job description: https://bit.ly/4jk9tPN If you are based in the North East and interested in the position, please email your CV and a one page Cover Letter to Alison.Lombardi@filmnova.com. The deadline to apply is the 10th of January so make sure you get your applications in ASAP! #Jobs #AssistantProducer #FilmNova #NorthEast #AP #Sport #TVProduction #Opportunity

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  • It’s TYNE... the 2025 AJ Bell Great North Run January ballot is now OPEN! 🏃    Enter now for your chance to take part in the world’s biggest half marathon on Sunday 7 September. 🎉✨ 📅 Enter the January Ballot before 2pm on Wednesday 15 January 2025 for your chance to be part of the greatest day of running in the calendar.   Be part of it and experience the GREATEST👇 https://lnkd.in/eFPdXYtn #GreatNorthRun #ExperienceTheGreatest #HalfMarathon #Running #Events #Ballot #MassParticipation

  • 🌟 Join Our Marketing Team at The Great Run Company! 🌟 We’re on the lookout for two talented individuals to bring their expertise and creativity to our Marketing Team: 📧 Email Marketing Manager (FTC - Maternity cover) Do you have a flair for crafting engaging campaigns and optimizing customer journeys? We need someone who can take our email communications to the next level, delivering impactful messages that connect with our audience and drive results. 📱 Social Executive Do you have a passion for storytelling? We’re seeking someone who can bring The Great Run Company’s brand to life across platforms, engaging our community and amplifying our voice. At The Great Run Company, we’re proud to inspire people to get active and celebrate their achievements. If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic team and contribute to our mission, we’d love to hear from you. 👉 Find out more about these roles and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/e6Ctbxg7 https://lnkd.in/e5RP8-J3 Tag someone who might be interested or share this post to help us find our next marketing stars! 🌟 #WeAreGreatRun #MarketingJobs #EmailMarketing #SocialMediaJobs #JoinOurTeam

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    We are delighted to announce that The Great Run Company will now deliver the fantastic Windermere Marathon, with entries opening yesterday. 🏃   The Windermere Marathon is one of the most scenic road marathons in the UK, showcasing the natural beauty of the Lake District National Park. The event will take place on Sunday 15 June 2025, aligning with the Great North Swim, which attracts 8,000 swimmers each year, creating a weekend celebration of endurance in the Lake District.   💬 Colin Murphy, Great Run Race Director for the Windermere Marathon, said: “The Great Run Company is delighted to have inherited the Windermere Marathon from Brathay Trust. “We are lucky to have the opportunity to keep such a historic event going, and to continue to raise important funds and fitness in the local community.” 💬 Paul Foster, chief executive of The Great Run Company, added: “We are already working hard to deliver a landmark event, during a weekend where Great Run operates in the Lake District, as part of our much-loved Great North Swim event, and we are pleased to be able to inform runners that they can once again run a marathon on the same course in Windermere in 2025. “This will allow us to continue to work closely with the local community and those who have taken part in Windermere Marathon before and attract new participants to this beautiful event. “It’s important to us to also be able to help Brathay Trust continue their incredible fundraising, and I’m pleased they are the lead charity partner for the Windermere Marathon 2025.” 📲 Entries for the 2025 Windermere Marathon are now open on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9H4JzFC #Windermere #WindermereMarathon #LakeDistrict #BrathayTrust #Running #Community #Marathon

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  • We are delighted to announce that The Great Run Company will now deliver the fantastic Windermere Marathon, with entries opening yesterday. 🏃   The Windermere Marathon is one of the most scenic road marathons in the UK, showcasing the natural beauty of the Lake District National Park. The event will take place on Sunday 15 June 2025, aligning with the Great North Swim, which attracts 8,000 swimmers each year, creating a weekend celebration of endurance in the Lake District.   💬 Colin Murphy, Great Run Race Director for the Windermere Marathon, said: “The Great Run Company is delighted to have inherited the Windermere Marathon from Brathay Trust. “We are lucky to have the opportunity to keep such a historic event going, and to continue to raise important funds and fitness in the local community.” 💬 Paul Foster, chief executive of The Great Run Company, added: “We are already working hard to deliver a landmark event, during a weekend where Great Run operates in the Lake District, as part of our much-loved Great North Swim event, and we are pleased to be able to inform runners that they can once again run a marathon on the same course in Windermere in 2025. “This will allow us to continue to work closely with the local community and those who have taken part in Windermere Marathon before and attract new participants to this beautiful event. “It’s important to us to also be able to help Brathay Trust continue their incredible fundraising, and I’m pleased they are the lead charity partner for the Windermere Marathon 2025.” 📲 Entries for the 2025 Windermere Marathon are now open on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9H4JzFC #Windermere #WindermereMarathon #LakeDistrict #BrathayTrust #Running #Community #Marathon

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  • 🌟Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce that The Great Run Company is on the lookout for a passionate Event Manager to join our dynamic Operations team! If you’re a detail-oriented professional with a love for creating unforgettable experiences and a knack for managing logistics, we want to hear from you! This role offers the chance to work on some of the UK's most iconic events and make a real impact in the world of sports. Join us in making amazing memories for participants and spectators alike! 📩 Interested candidates please apply by emailing your CV and covering letter to hr@thegreatruncompany.com. Please feel free to share this post with anyone who might be interested! #Hiring #EventManager #GreatRunCompany #EventManagement #SportsEvents

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    🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that our incredible Marketing team at Great Run has been nominated for FOUR Northeast Marketing Awards! 🏆 This recognition is a testament to their creativity, hard work, and relentless dedication in elevating our brand and delivering top-notch campaigns. A special congratulations to Ollie Acting Head of Marketing for being nominated as Marketing Leader! 👏 Best of luck to everyone at the awards—we’re cheering you on! 💪 #TeamGreatRun #MarketingExcellence #NEMA2024 #Proud

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  • 🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that our incredible Marketing team at Great Run has been nominated for FOUR Northeast Marketing Awards! 🏆 This recognition is a testament to their creativity, hard work, and relentless dedication in elevating our brand and delivering top-notch campaigns. A special congratulations to Ollie Acting Head of Marketing for being nominated as Marketing Leader! 👏 Best of luck to everyone at the awards—we’re cheering you on! 💪 #TeamGreatRun #MarketingExcellence #NEMA2024 #Proud

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