A team of runners from the Chloe and Liam Together Forever Trust Credit:
Raising money for charity is a big part of the Great North Run experience for many runners.
The event raises an estimated £26 million pound for charities up and down the country every year.
Here are just some of the ordinary people doing extraordinary things for charity.
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Congratulations to Stacey Daprato running in aid of the Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter Credit: ITV Tyne Tees
Gail and Matthew Rich ran in aid of the Nicole Rich Foundation.
The charity raises awareness of Batten disease. The couple have two little girls with the condition.
Congratulations to the Gail and Matthew Rich running with a team in aid of the Nicole Rich Foundation Credit: ITV Tyne Tees
A runner is helped after crossing the finish line during the 2018 Simply Health Great North Run. Credit: PA/AP Sir Mo crosses the finish line in first place Credit: PAVivian Cheruiyot wins the Elite Women's race during the 2018 Simply Health Great North Run. Credit: PAA runner is carried by other runners during the 2018 Simply Health Great North Run. Credit: PAPoland's Martyna Snopek (centre) celebrates winning the Women's Wheelchair race during the 2018 Simply Health Great North Run. Credit: PADavid Weir (centre) celebrates winning the Wheelchair Elite race during the 2018 Simply Health Great North Run. Credit: PA
