Andy Burnham among Great North Run finishers
Prime Minister Andy Burnham participated in the 45th Great North Run, a major half-marathon in Tyneside that raises millions for charity. The event featured elite athletes and public figures, drawing tens of thousands of participants and spectators.
Why it matters
The event highlights the intersection of public service, community engagement, and large-scale charitable fundraising in the UK.
Image caption, Prime Minister Andy Burnham ran for homelessness charity Changing Lives
The Great North Run (GNR) returned to Tyneside this weekend, with 63,000 runners taking part in the world's biggest half marathon - including Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
England star and Newcastle captain Dan Burn rang the starter's bell, with famous faces including football personality Chris Kamara and fitness coach Joe Wicks taking on the challenge.
The 13.1-mile (21km) event saw runners and wheelchair users race from Newcastle through Gateshead and South Tyneside, before finishing in South Shields.
Britons David Weir and Melanie Woods won the men's and women's elite wheelchair races respectively. Brigid Kosgei won the elite women's contest and Zouhair Talbi won the men's race.
The half marathon is in its 45th year and raises about £25m for charity each time.
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