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An established highlight in an action packed sporting weekend, the Great North CityGames is staged the day before Britain’s biggest running event, the Simplyhealth Great North Run.
For the first time in 2019 the Great North CityGames will come to Tees Valley, where thousands are expected to enjoy this incredible spectacle in the heart of Stockton town centre. The high-street will be transformed to host world-class athletes from around the globe as they compete alongside the very best of home-grown talent. Make sure you are in Tees Valley to be a part of the biggest sporting weekend in the North East this September.
Fancy throwing on your trainers and getting involved in the action yourself? On the very same day, right in the heart of Stockton, you can take part in the Simplyhealth Great Tees 10k, Mini or Junior Run. Find out more here.
Event Information
Road Closures:
23:59 (Friday 6 September) to 22:00 (Saturday 7 September) - A1305 Riverside, Stockton-on-Tees
04:00 to 18:00 (Saturday 7 September) - Council of Europe Boulevard, Stockton-on-Tees/Thornaby
04:00 to 18:00 (Saturday 7 September) - University Boulevard, Thornaby
04:00 to 18:00 (Saturday 7 September) - Columbia Drive, Thornaby
04:00 to 18:00 (Saturday 7 September) - St Mark's Court, Thornaby
04:00 to 18:00 (Saturday 7 September) - Harvard Avenue, Thornaby
04:00 to 18:00 (Saturday 7 September) - North Shore Road, Stockton-on-Tees
04:00 to 18:00 (Saturday 7 September) - Dugdale Street, Stockton-on-Tees
04:00 to 18:00 (Saturday 7 September) - A1046 North Shore Road (southern leg gyratory; south side of westbound carriageway only)
10:30 to 11:15 and 11:45 to 13:00 (Saturday 7 September) - Maze Lane, Stockton-on-Tees
Car Parking
There will be a number of road closures in order to facilitate the event, please take a look at the Road Closures tab for more information.
Additional car parks will be open to the public for the event, please see the map for locations.
Bus/Train/Walking Routes
There are two train stations which are close to the start/finish area of the event: Stockton & Thornaby. Both are approximately 1 mile away. Please see the map for walking routes to the start.
For bus information click here
With thanks to event partners:
Tees Valley Community Foundation
Non-ticketed event. Just turn up on the day.
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