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The 41st edition of the Great North Run was due to take place this weekend, though doubt has now been cast over its status following the death of Queen Elizabeth II<\/a>.<\/p>\n The event \u2013 which is due to host 60,000 runners \u2013 is to be held throughout the streets of Tyneside. It is set to start in Newcastle, cross the Tyne Bridge, plough through Gateshead and continue onwards to the South Shields coastline.<\/p>\n However, in light of the news of the Queen\u2019s passing, organisers are in discussions over whether the event will go ahead.<\/p>\n RadioTimes.com<\/a> brings you the latest update on the status of the Great North Run.<\/p>\n The Great North Run has not been cancelled as of 11am, Friday 9th September.<\/p>\n Officials made a statement on the status of the event in the hours following the announcement of the Queen\u2019s death from Buckingham Palace.<\/p>\n It was confirmed that the Great North 5k has been called off<\/a>, but the main race would be subject to further discussions.<\/p>\n Important update about #GreatNorth5K<\/a> and UK Athletics 5K Road Champs.Will the Great North Run be cancelled?<\/strong><\/h2>\n