13 pictures from the Great North 5k and Junior and Mini Great North Run

Thousands of runners have taken part in Saturday’s prelude to Sunday’s 39th Great North Run.

By Gavin Ledwith

Saturday, 7th September 2019, 3:26 pm

Updated Saturday, 7th September 2019, 6:00 pm

They were competing at Newcastle Gateshead Quayside in the Great North 5k and Junior and Mini Great North Run. These pictures illustrate the effort entrants put in and the joy both they and spectators share.

1. No Dunce

Congratulations are in order for men's 5k winner James Dunce.

Photo: Will Walker / NNP

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2. All smiles

And why not?

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3. Concentration

Runners in the 5k.

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4. Well done

Great North 5k women's winner Chloe Wellings.

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