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.
5. And plenty of the runners were doing their part for charity.
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6. Heading through the city centre, the route saw runners head past Grey's Monument an dplenty of other sights.
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7. Well done to everyone who ran!
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8. There was plenty of support on show, including steel bands and karaoke spots.
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