Thousands of competitors took part in Saturday's Great North 5k and Junior and Mini Great North Run at Newcastle Gateshead Quayside.Thousands of competitors took part in Saturday's Great North 5k and Junior and Mini Great North Run at Newcastle Gateshead Quayside.
Thousands of competitors took part in Saturday's Great North 5k and Junior and Mini Great North Run at Newcastle Gateshead Quayside.

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.

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.