The Great North Run 2016
The half-marathon will be staged for the 36th time on September 11 and is the biggest of its kind in the world
Mo Farah explains his Alan Shearer tribute
Mo Farah approached the finishing line of the Great North Run with one arm in the air and explained later that it was a tribute to the former Newcastle United footballer, Alan Shearer.
Shearer, one of the greats of North East football, used to make the same gesture when he scored a goal.
Hear his news conference below:
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Great North Run 2016: Photo gallery
Did you or someone you know take part in the Great North Run today? Take a look at our photo gallery.
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Thousands of children take part in Great North runs
Thousands of children have taken part in the Great North Mini Run and Great North Junior Run on the Newcastle and Gateshead quaysides
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The Great North City Games are underway
The Great North City Games are taking place on the Newcastle and Gateshead quaysides.