Every year, it is packed with amazing scenes such as people dressed as Buzz Lightyear, the Three Amigos or giant bananas.
Then there’s the heroes who have graced the event such as Tony ‘The Fridge’, Deano the ‘Wheelie Bin Man’, Colin and his Big Pink Dress and Jarra Jim.
Relive it all in our look at 13 of the ‘stars’ who make the event extra special.
5. Peter the legend
Peter Smith from Fellgate who, by 2010, was one of only 100 runners who competed in every single Newcastle to South Shields half-marathon since its inauguration in 1981. Here he is after the 2006 race. | nw
6. You're the stars
Let's not forget some of the biggest stars of the race. The people who turn out to cheer on the runners each year, just like these people did in 2023. | nw
7. Arriba! It's the Three Amigos
The Three Amigos look remarkably fresh considering they had just run 13 miles in 2006. | nw
8. To infinity - and the finish line
Buzz Lightyear was over the moon to finish the 2009 Great North Run. | nw