A minute's silence was held in memory of the Queen before the start of the Great North Run.
The moment was part of a series of tributes and changes arranged in light of Queen Elizabeth II's death. Thousands of runners lined up on the Central Motorway to observe the minute of silence, which came after a speech from race organiser Sir Brendan Foster.
Portraits of the Queen were also shown on screens throughout the starter's area. The moment of silence was followed by a rendition of God Save the King, which is now the national anthem as Charles III has ascended to the throne, and a period of applause.
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Organisers chose to push ahead with the Great North Run, saying the millions raised for charity is a fitting legacy for the Queen.
Grear run said: "The event has traditionally been a celebration of the extraordinary achievements of ordinary people, this year it will be an opportunity for us to come together and express our condolences, while celebrating the life of our extraordinary Queen."
Runners were asked to be mindful of the "sad and special circumstances" this year's Great North Run is being held in. The RAF Red Arrows displays were cancelled, due to military protocol.
The event is expected to raise around £25m for charities and good causes. Saturday's Junior and Mini Great North Run events were postponed.
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