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The Great North Run 2018: In pictures

PA Thousands of runners make their way towards South ShieldsPA

The streets and skies above Tyneside were awash with colour as thousands took part in the 2018 Great North Run.

About 57,000 people registered to take part in the annual half marathon between Newcastle and South Shields.

As ever, fun-runners followed in the footsteps of the world's elite distance athletes with Sir Mo Farah sealing a record-breaking fifth victory in the men's event.

The Olympian reached the finish line in an impressive 59 minutes and 26 seconds - while many others had only just crossed the start line back in Newcastle.

NNP The Red Arrows display team soar over the Tyne Bridge as thousands of runners cross itNNP
As has become an annual tradition, the Red Arrows soared above the Tyne Bridge as thousands of runners made their way across
NNP Thousands of runners make their way across the start line and first few hundred metresNNP
Under grey skies, thousands of runners passed the start line
PA Sir Mo Farah takes a mobile phone selfie after winning the Great North RunPA
Sir Mo Farah made this fan's day by snapping a selfie after sealing his record win
NNP Pop singer Olly Murs at the start line as runners gather behind himNNP
Pop singer Olly Murs was one of the celebrities taking part
NNP Vicky Pattison poses ahead of the startNNP
Geordie Shore and Ex On The Beach TV star Vicky Pattinson was among the starters
PA A runner carries a canoePA
Fancy dress runners made a splash with their inventive outfits
BBC Great North Run participants dressed as dogs ducksBBC
And many saw it as a chance to have some fun while raising money for charity

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