Morpeth - Newcastle New Year road race, 1st January 1965
The Morpeth was a forerunner of mass running events in the North-East, having started in 1904 over a distance of 13.6 miles down the Great North Road. Sadly, the last was held in 2004 because it was no longer possible to marshall it in accordance with modern traffic and health and safety concerns.
Little did I know when I took this picture that 50 years later I'd be taking part in my 10th Great North Run!
Even in 1965 the traffic issues were getting difficult. This picture is of the front runner entering Newcastle after the dip down from Gosforth, the final mile ahead all gently downhill.
Delighted to see this shot appeared as the first profile picture for the restored Morpeth to Newcastle Facebook page - since removed when they were unable to get permission to run the event down the old Great North Road! Eventually run as a combined full and half marathon, plus cycle race via Whitley Bay and the river side in 2016.
Morpeth - Newcastle New Year road race, 1st January 1965
The Morpeth was a forerunner of mass running events in the North-East, having started in 1904 over a distance of 13.6 miles down the Great North Road. Sadly, the last was held in 2004 because it was no longer possible to marshall it in accordance with modern traffic and health and safety concerns.
Little did I know when I took this picture that 50 years later I'd be taking part in my 10th Great North Run!
Even in 1965 the traffic issues were getting difficult. This picture is of the front runner entering Newcastle after the dip down from Gosforth, the final mile ahead all gently downhill.
Delighted to see this shot appeared as the first profile picture for the restored Morpeth to Newcastle Facebook page - since removed when they were unable to get permission to run the event down the old Great North Road! Eventually run as a combined full and half marathon, plus cycle race via Whitley Bay and the river side in 2016.