Great North Run LIVE: Updates as 63,000 runners prepare for Newcastle to South Shields half marathon

Approximately 63,000 runners gathered in Newcastle on Sunday to participate in the Great North Run. The event took place under glorious sunshine as participants prepared to tackle the 13.1-mile half marathon route. The race commenced in Newcastle city centre and concluded in South Shields. Thousands of athletes were photographed arriving at the start line, marking the beginning of the journey towards the finish line in a highly anticipated sporting event for the region.