This year one of the region’s most famous events returns to its usual route from Newcastle to the seafront at South Shields.
The iconic city-to-coast route remains in place and, with 60,000 expected to start the half marathon this Sunday, even more people are expected to line the course through Newcastle, Gateshead and South Tyneside.
With that in mind, these are our picks to watch the Great North Run this year to cheer on friends, family and strangers. In addition to these spots along the course, the race will be broadcast on BBC One, with the full show set to be available live on Screen On The Green in Newcastle.
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9. The Marsden Inn
With the sea in sight at this point, runners will feel so close to the end so it is a great spot to give them a final push. | Local Democracy Reporting Service
10. The final corner
The corner of Redwell Lane and Coast Road is the final corner of the race. Runners will head towards the coast before taking a left and this is the spot where they know they're nearly finished. It may be worth heading down just to see the relief on some faces. Runners - be careful of this bank, it can be harsh on the legs after the first 12 miles! Photo: Google
11. Coast Road
You may need to get down early, but there is no better place to watch the Great North Run than near the finish line. Seeing the top elite athletes finish right through to seeing families reunited after the half marathon is wonderful while the music and celebrations keep everyone in a great mood! (LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY