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What's a 'demographic shift'?

A demographic shift refers to a change in the characteristics of a population, like age, gender, or ethnicity. In this story, the Great North Run is experiencing a demographic shift towards younger participants. Understanding these changes helps organisers adapt and plan for future events.

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Great North Run sees big increase in young runners under 25

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