So we thought we would delve into our archives to uncover these nostalgic photos of Hartlepool people who have braved the 13.1-mile course between Newcastle and South Shields.
1. With thanks
Members of Greig Cavey estate agents, in Hartlepool, raised £4,000 for Hartlepool and District Hospice in the 2007 run. Photo: GW
2. Monk-ey business
We know this man of the cloth was taking part in the 2006 run and we think his name was Simon but we don't have any other details. Photo: TC
3. Charity runner
Mick Stafford, from Platinum Computers, was running the Great North Run in 2016 to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Photo: FRANK REID 2016
4. Boss man
Hartlepool United boss Colin Cooper and team mascot H'Angus the Monkey were running the 2013 Great North Run for the Finlay Cooper Fund. Photo: Other 3rd Party