Andy Devaney
Dame Kelly Holmes, Britain’s Olympic golden girl and undisputed national treasure, will lend her legendary presence to this year’s AJ Bell Great North Run as a start line VIP and official Ambassador for the Solgar® Wellness Partnership with The Great Run Series 2025.
As over 60,000 runners descend on Newcastle this September, they’ll be spurred on not just by adrenaline and jelly babies, but by the living embodiment of resilience herself.
The partnership sees Dame Kelly Holmes championing Solgar®, the vitamin and supplement brand revered by wellness aficionados for nearly 80 years.
Known for its no-nonsense approach to premium nutrition, Solgar backs the Pacers – the motivational metronomes who guide runners to their target finish times, offering more encouragement than a playlist full of Eye of the Tiger.
“As someone who knows the importance of consistency & quality in looking after your health, becoming the Ambassador for Solgar® in their partnership of this year’s AJ Bell Great Run series is an absolute joy,” Dame Kelly Holmes said. “Their focus on supporting people’s wellness journey, whether they’re going for a personal best in a half-marathon or just starting out, really resonated with me. It’s not just about the big win in the big race but it’s also about the small everyday wins and those moments of self-care that keep us happy and healthy.”
On Sunday, 7 September, Dame Kelly will be right in the thick of it – cheering on the masses at the start line, meeting fans, and supporting the Solgar® Pacers as they help runners hit their goals. Whether it’s a personal best or the emotional triumph of finishing a first-ever Great North Run, Dame Kelly will be there to witness those golden moments.
And when the medals are handed out and the muscle soreness starts to set in, Dame Kelly Holmes won’t be disappearing behind the velvet ropes.
Instead, she’ll be at the Solgar stand with the Pacers, meeting finishers, sharing stories, and smiling for the cameras – proving once again that her passion for people’s wellbeing extends far beyond the track.
From the start line buzz to the final burst of cheers across the Tyne Bridge, the presence of Dame Kelly Holmes adds a dose of inspiration that no supplement can bottle. But with Solgar® in their corner, the thousands pounding the pavement won’t just be running for a time – they’ll be running toward better health, with one of Britain’s most beloved athletes leading the charge.
