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
'Bionic woman' describes tough Great North Run
A woman who completed the Great North Run using a revolutionary bionic suit has been describing her 'huge relief' at reaching the finishing line.
Claire Lomas, who is paralysed from the chest down, completed the course over five days.
At the end, Claire revealed she is expecting her second child.
Today she told ITV Tyne Tees news how the support of onlookers was vital in the final stages of her walk.
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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.