Great North Run: The best photos from over the years
The first ever Great North Run took place in June 1981.
The Great North Run is an amazing annual running event, with many taking part in the half-marathon each year to raise money for various charities.
The event was founded in June 1981 by Hebburn-born runner Brendan Foster, and has since gone on to have many athletes, celebrities and members of the public participating.
We are lucky here in South Shields to have the Great North Run finish line right on our coast.
Here, we take a look at the best photo from the Great North Run over the years.
We are lucky here in South Shields to have the Great North Run finish line right on our coast.
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