6 months until Great North Run 2023 - a look back at the iconic run over the years
Many are already training for the North East half-marathon which will be held in September.
It is now six months until the North East’s iconic annual running event, the Great North Run will take place.
Many people across the UK take part in the half-marathon every year, to raise money for various charities. The event has been held since June 1981 after being founded by Hebburn runner Brendan Foster.
Here, we take a look back at some of the most amazing photos from the Great North Run over the years.
1. 1989
Eight years after the Great North Run first started, here is Northumberland athlete Mike McLeod photographed alongside Italian olympic athlete Gelindo Bordon - who came third in the race that year, as well as Martin McLoughlin. Photo: Gray Mortimore
2. 1999
In 1999, British runner Paula Radcliffe could be seen in action at the Great North Run. Radcliffe finished in third place this year. Photo: Stu Forster
3. 2001
Here is a fantastic image from 2001, when the Women's Elite Race crossed the Millennium Bridge ahead of the Great North Run. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
4. 2004
In 2004, Olympic Gold medalist Kelly Holmes took part in the Great North Run. Photo: Getty Images