The weather did nothing to dappen spirits as 1,500 competitors faced the undulating multi-terrain course of the former lion park at Lambton Castle Estate.
Thomas Quinn , North Shields Poly, U13 boys.Sophie Reynolds , Jesmond Joggers, Senior Women.Kieran Walker , North East Project Run, Senior Men.Some spectactors were more engaged than others! Kimberley Bryce , Blyth RC and Anna Halstead , Stockfield Striders from the medium pack make their way through other runners on the first lap of the Senior Womens race.
Kris Axon , Wallsend Harriers, heading a group of fast pack runners on the opening lap of the senior men.Charlie Coleman , North Shields Poly, puts in a sprint at the finish at the finish of the U11 boys.