Crowds turned out to lined to watch the event go through Seaham on Thursday afternoon and then Sunderland in the early evening.
The event culminated with a celebration in Cliff Park.
Our photographers captured the action below in this picture gallery.
1. A brilliant start
Keith Weavers from Tanfield Lea takes the first baton run before passing it on to Tracy Greenhalgh. Photo: Raoul Dixon / North News & Pictures
2. A scenic route
The Queen's Baton made its way through Seaham earlier on Thursday. Photo: Stu Norton
3. A brilliant tradition
The race started from the University of Sunderland's Reg Vardy Centre. Photo: Raoul Dixon / North News & Pictures
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