Newcastle United Manager Eddie Howe with race founder Sir Brendan Foster have opened this year's run which sees 60,000 runners taking on the 13.1 mile route from Newcastle to South Shields.
Here's the first lot of photos as the event takes off.
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9. Participants get ready for the big race
Heading to the start line Credit: Ian Forsyth | Ian Forsyth
10. Saving his energy for the race
A quick nap before the race starts Credit: Ian Forsyth | Ian Forsyth
11. The 2023 AJ Bell Great North Run, with 60,000 runners taking on the 13.1 mile route from Newcastle to South Shields.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe starts the race Credit: North News and Pictures | North News and Pictures
12. The 2023 AJ Bell Great North Run, with 60,000 runners taking on the 13.1 mile route from Newcastle to South Shields.
Sir Mo Farah with fellow runners Credit: North East News and pictures | North East News and Pictures