And we were there to capture all of the action on camera – from the Elite athletes to the inspirational runners doing the miles for a good cause.
2021 marked the first year that the iconic half marathon did not finish in South Shields. An amended race route, put in place for Covid security and safety, saw the event start and finish in Newcastle.
Check out our pictures from Great North Run day below, and keep checking back throughout Sunday as we add more.
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See if you can spot any familiar faces in our Great North Run picture special. Photo: JPIMedia
. Ready to run
Rob and Tracy Hearne from Oxfordshire stayed in South Shields ahead of the Great North Run on Sunday. Photo: Ian McClelland
. Warming up
Tony and Sarah Capraro from Hull warm-up at South Shields ahead of the run. Photo: Ian McClelland
. South Shields Harriers
Lisa and Shaun Smith, from South Shields, were not happy the change to this year's GNR route. Photo: Ian McClelland
. Go on the boys!
Chris Hudson and Tony Hopper, from Somerset, and Dan Shaw, from Lincolnshire, travelling to Newcastle for the Great North Run. Photo: Ian McClelland
. Here come the girls
Vicki Morrison and Wendi Slater, from South Shields, play tribute to they favourite runner Usain Bolt at South Shields Metro Station. Photo: Ian McClelland
. Superheroes
Laura Whitworth, Carla Howes, Karen Liddle and Lindsey Collings gather at South Shields Metro Station. Photo: Ian McClelland
. Fresh and finished
John Halligan (left) and Luke McCormack of Sunderland Strollers. Photo: Ryan Smith
. First place
Elite Women's winner Hellen Obiri, who had a time of 01:07:42. Photo: Kevin Brady
. And they're off!
The runners cross the start line of the 2021 Great North Run. Photo: Kevin Brady
. What a hero
Blind athlete Roger on the Great North Run route with his guide runner. Photo: Kevin Brady
. Go on Aly!
Sunderland long-distance runner Aly Dixon caught on camera. Photo: Kevin Brady
. Running club
Dave Wallace and Jennifer Hutchinson from Hartlepool Harriers Photo: Ryan Smith
. We three
Claire O'Callaghan (left), Mark Wilson and Fran Dembele - all from South Shields Harriers. Photo: Ryan Smith
1. Ready to run
Rob and Tracy Hearne from Oxfordshire stayed in South Shields ahead of the Great North Run on Sunday. Photo: Ian McClelland
2. Warming up
Tony and Sarah Capraro from Hull warm-up at South Shields ahead of the run. Photo: Ian McClelland
3. South Shields Harriers
Lisa and Shaun Smith, from South Shields, were not happy the change to this year's GNR route. Photo: Ian McClelland
4. Go on the boys!
Chris Hudson and Tony Hopper, from Somerset, and Dan Shaw, from Lincolnshire, travelling to Newcastle for the Great North Run. Photo: Ian McClelland