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Young runners showing some serious skills in the Junior Great North RunYoung runners showing some serious skills in the Junior Great North Run
Young runners showing some serious skills in the Junior Great North Run

37 pictures from the junior Great North Run as children pave the way for Sunday's half marathon

These impressive youngsters were among the thousands due to take part in the Junior and Mini Great North Run events on Saturday.
By Ross Robertson
Published 11th Sep 2021, 10:39 BST
Updated 11th Sep 2021, 11:39 BST

The popular events have become a key part of the Great North Run weekend, taking place ahead of the half marathon on Sunday.

More than 5,000 young runners were due to compete in the Junior and Mini Great North Run events today ahead of the full Great North Run half marathon tomorrow

1. Youngsters aged between nine and 16 take part in the Junior Great North Run

More than 5,000 young runners were due to compete in the Junior and Mini Great North Run events today ahead of the full Great North Run half marathon tomorrow Photo: North News and Pictures

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More than 5,000 young runners were due to compete in the Junior and Mini Great North Run events today ahead of the full Great North Run half marathon tomorrow

2. Youngsters aged between nine and 16 take part in the Junior Great North Run

More than 5,000 young runners were due to compete in the Junior and Mini Great North Run events today ahead of the full Great North Run half marathon tomorrow Photo: North News and Pictures

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More than 5,000 young runners were due to compete in the Junior and Mini Great North Run events today ahead of the full Great North Run half marathon tomorrow

3. Youngsters aged between nine and 16 take part in the Junior Great North Run

More than 5,000 young runners were due to compete in the Junior and Mini Great North Run events today ahead of the full Great North Run half marathon tomorrow Photo: North News and Pictures

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More than 5,000 young runners were due to compete in the Junior and Mini Great North Run events today ahead of the full Great North Run half marathon tomorrow

4. Youngsters aged between nine and 16 take part in the Junior Great North Run

More than 5,000 young runners were due to compete in the Junior and Mini Great North Run events today ahead of the full Great North Run half marathon tomorrow Photo: North News and Pictures

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