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.
Here, we take a look back at some of the most amazing photos from the Great North Run over the years.
5. 2006
Here in 2006, actors Ingrid Tarrant and Scott Maslen of television series The Bill posed for a photo together at Great North Run. Photo: Matthew Lewis
6. 2007
Members of the public have been known to dress up in fantastic costumes when taking part in the Great North Run. Photo: Ian Walton
7. 2017
In 2017, British runner Mo Farah won the race for the fourth time since 2014. Here he is photographed doing his iconic, trademark ‘Mobot’ gesture. Photo: AFP Contributor
8. 2021
Colin Burgin-Plews also known as Big Pink Dress, regularly takes part in the Great North Run wearing huge handmade dresses, and raises money for charity. Photo: Ian Forsyth