Young runners showing some serious skills in the Junior Great North RunYoung runners showing some serious skills in the Junior Great North Run
Young runners showing some serious skills in the Junior Great North Run

37 pictures from the junior Great North Run as children pave the way for Sunday's half marathon

These impressive youngsters were among the thousands due to take part in the Junior and Mini Great North Run events on Saturday.

The popular events have become a key part of the Great North Run weekend, taking place ahead of the half marathon on Sunday.