After a poignant start to the day with a moving speech from founder Sir Brendan Foster, and a minute’s silence from the runners in honour of Her Majesty, the applause and cheers were in full force for the determined people making their way along the course.
And as always, there were plenty of smiles for the camera as the runners crossed the finish line.
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Congratulations to this year's Great North Runners! Photo: Kevin Brady
. Scissor man and friends
Congratulations to the Great North Runners! Now his costume is a cut above the rest ... Photo: Kevin Brady
. Keep rolling
Congratulations to the Great North Runners! I bet plenty of them were ready for a sausage roll after putting the miles in ... Photo: Kevin Brady
. We need a hero!
Congratulations to the Great North Runners! Captain America could do this all day ... Photo: Kevin Brady
. That moment
Congratulations to the Great North Runners! Imagine the feeling of FINALLY crossing that line. Photo: Kevin Brady
. A helping hand
Congratulations to the Great North Runners! It's an emotional and tiring day for those taking part in the race. Photo: Kevin Brady
. Top banana!
Congratulations to the Great North Runners! It's always a treat to see the variety of fancy dress costumes on offer. Photo: Kevin Brady
. The final stretch
Congratulations to the Great North Runners! There's always a huge show of support from the crowds in South Shields. Photo: Kevin Brady
. Run-o-saurus
Congratulations to the Great North Runners! This participant was helped on his way by a great creature. Photo: Kevin Brady
. Racking up the miles
Congratulations to the Great North Runners! Photo: Kevin Brady
. Look at them go!
Congratulations to the Great North Runners! The high energy continues until the race is done. Photo: Kevin Brady
. Cheering them on
Congratulations to the Great North Runners! Photo: Kevin Brady
. Still smiling
Congratulations to the Great North Runners! Your feet may be tired, but the finish-line feeling is great. Photo: Kevin Brady
1. Scissor man and friends
Congratulations to the Great North Runners! Now his costume is a cut above the rest ... Photo: Kevin Brady
2. Keep rolling
Congratulations to the Great North Runners! I bet plenty of them were ready for a sausage roll after putting the miles in ... Photo: Kevin Brady
3. We need a hero!
Congratulations to the Great North Runners! Captain America could do this all day ... Photo: Kevin Brady
4. That moment
Congratulations to the Great North Runners! Imagine the feeling of FINALLY crossing that line. Photo: Kevin Brady