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.
9. Go on Stuart!
Stuart Temple, 81, tackled the 13.1 mile route for the Mission to Seafarers at Mill Dam South Shields in 2010. | nw
10. The volunteers
Some of the finest people on the day are the volunteers who give their time around the course and in the charity village. | nw
11. Anyone who can manage this
Hats off to anyone who can run 13 miles on Great North Run day dressed like this. | nw
12. The celebrities
Well known faces can be seen taking part each year, including Emmerdale star Tony Audenshaw who is a regular. | nw