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Great North Run Medals Feature Incorrect City Image
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Great North Run Medals Feature Incorrect City Image

Participants of the Great North Run were disappointed to find their medals displayed an image of Sunderland instead of Newcastle, the actual event location. Organizers have issued an apology for this cartographic error, which has raised concerns among runners about the accuracy of event materials.

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