Thousands turn out for Children's Cancer Run at Newcastle Racecourse

Thousands of people have turned out for the 35th annual Children's Cancer Run at Newcastle Racecourse.

Around 9,000 runners, young and old, came together to raise a target of £200,000 to help fight childhood cancer.

Many seasoned athletes took part and younger runners too. A lot of the participants had been directly affected by cancer and had personal moving stories to tell.

The runners took part in staggered events including a five mile, three mile and a mini mile.