HUNDREDS of Tynedale residents were among 60,000 determined and dedicated runners of the World's biggest and half marathon.

The sun shone on the 42nd AJ Great North Run 2023 as thousands appeared in Newcastle to take on the 13.1 mile route from Newcastle to South Shields.Hexham Courant: Sir Mo Farah finishes his final race in fourth placeSir Mo Farah finishes his final race in fourth place (Image: NNP)

The race was started by Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe with race founder Sir Brendan Foster and Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley, along with Sir Mo Farah with fellow runners.

Peres Jepchirchir won the elite womens race, with Sharon Lokedi second and Charlotte Purdue third.

Tamirat Tola finishes first in the elite mens race, with Bashir Abdi second and Muktar Edris third. Sir Mo Farah finishes his final race in fourth place.

Hexham Courant: Erin and her Tom took part in the Kids Great North RunErin and her Tom took part in the Kids Great North Run (Image: Julie Bell)

Yet to us, the main stars were those from Tyndale such as; Erin and her dad Tom, Claire Rock Chris Harris Linda Robinson who raised money for Great North Air Ambulance.

Hexham Courant: Richie Stephenson ran and raised over £400 for Make a Wish UKRichie Stephenson ran and raised over £400 for Make a Wish UK (Image: Richie Stephenson)

Not forgetting Richie Stephenson who ran and raised over £400 for Make a Wish UK, Connor Millican the Tannery landlord who ran for charity Bravehearts of the North East.

Hexham Courant: Claire Rock, Chris Harris and Linda Robinson raised money for Great North Air AmbulanceClaire Rock, Chris Harris and Linda Robinson raised money for Great North Air Ambulance (Image: Claire Rock)

 

Hexham Courant: Tannery landlord Connor Millican ran the GNR in 2hours36 minutes and ran for charity Bravehearts northeast children’s charityTannery landlord Connor Millican ran the GNR in 2hours36 minutes and ran for charity Bravehearts northeast children’s charity (Image: Connor Millican)