The weekend saw 6,000 runners take over Newcastle’s city centre as the Great North 10k took over Tyneside.
Starting on the Central Motorway near the Town Moor, the route saw runners follow the first three kilometres of the Great North Run before a u turn on the Gateshead side of the Tyne Bridge and returning into the city.
Participants were cheered on by thousands of spectators as well as on-course entertainment.
Next year’s Great North 10k has been announced for Sunday, July 6.
1. Runners warm up for the start of the AJ Bell Great North 10k on the Town Moor. The race began on the nearby Central Motorway and finished at the city centre open space.
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2. A total of 6,000 runners signed up for the race which sold in in advance.
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3. People from across the North East and beyond headed into Newcastle for the event.
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4. The route followed the first three kilometres of the Great North Run half marathon course, before doing a u turn after runners had crossed the Tyne Bridge.
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