Yesterday’s Great North Run was a memorable one.
60,000 runners took part in the annual pilgrimmage to South Shields, marking months of training, fundraising and hard work.
However for many the celebrations were cut short by the extreme weather which took hold of the North East later that afternoon.
Flooding meant many were stranded at the finish, with the Metros being temporarily suspended causing delays and some of the longest queues people have ever witnessed.
But let’s remember the good times. Here are 32 amazing photos of runners completing the famous course.
1. Fancy a biscuit?
The event attracts all kinds of fancy dress Credit: Stu Norton | Stu Norton
2. Getting close!
Crowds run alongside Lost Voice Guy Credit: Stu Norton | Stu Norton
3. Runners heading down John Reid Road
Great North Run 2023 runners head down the John Reid Road with the finish line almost in site. Credit: Stu Norton | Stu Norton
4. Runners get closer to the finish line
Crowds heading down John Reid Road Credit: Stu Norton | Stu Norton