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Elite runners to look out for
The 2026 AJ Bell Great North Run elite line-up is out
From defending champions to record holders and major marathon medallists, this year’s AJ Bell Great North Run is shaping up to be one to watch. • Defending men’s champion Alex Mutiso and 2025 women’s champion Sheila Chepkirui are back to defend their titles • Sean Frame and Melanie Woods return as reigning elite wheelchair race champions • Eilish McColgan is back on this year’s start line after leading the British women home at this year’s London Marathon • USA record holder Casey Clinger, Olympic silver medallist, Abdi Nageeye, and previous Great North Run winner and 2021 Olympic bronze medallist Brigid Kosgei join the line-up.
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