BBC Gets Rights to Great North Run

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has secured the broadcasting rights for the Bupa Great Run series until 2018.

The deal includes the world’s biggest half marathon, the Great North Run, and the Great Manchester 10K Run.

BBC director of sport Barbara Slater, said: “These events celebrate elite long distance athletics and inspire thousands of amateur runners.”

The Great Edinburgh Cross-County competition and the Great City Games are also included in the deal.

The Great City Games are staged in both Newcastle and Manchester.