Participants headed to Newcastle this morning to take on the 13.1 mile route which finishes in South Shields.
Around 60,000 runners have entered the event this year, many for the very first time.
Take a look at the photo gallery to see runners heading down John Reid Road in South Shields
For more Great North Run information visit https://www.shotstv.com/watch/vod/52068646
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1. Runners heading down John Reid Road
Great North Run 2023 runners head down the John Reid Road with the finish line almost in site. Credit: Stu Norton
2. Running in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity
Firefighters take on the run credit: Stu Norton
3. Runners get closer to the finish line
Crowds heading down John Reid Road Credit: Stu Norton
