Thousands flooded to the North East to take part in the Great North Run this year – can you spot yourself in these pictures?
Although the event was overshadowed slightly by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, the flagship event still took place on Sunday, September 11.
During the event, thousands took part in an emotional tribute to the late Queen at the start.
A moving rendition of the new national anthem God Save the King was played to around 60,000 runners and thousands of spectators who lined the roads of Newcastle, just three days after the death of the Queen at the age of 96.
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The playing of the national anthem followed an impeccably observed minute’s silence in honour of the late Queen during a subdued start to the 41st anniversary of the popular event.
There were blood, sweat and tears, but thousands completed the trek from Newcastle to South Shields.
Here’s some more fantastic pictures from the event captured by Northern Echo photographer Sarah Caldecott.
Check out the pictures above – can you spot yourself or anyone you know?
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