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.
9. The city offered a perfect backdrop to a Sunday morning race.
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10. Heading past the Laing Art Gallery on New Bridge Street.
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11. There's no beating that winning feeling!
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