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Perfect running conditions combined with an electric atmosphere made Sunderland's first Great North 10K a huge hit.
Thousands pounded the streets from the Stadium of Light and over the Wearmouth Bridge before heading for the coast, helping raise millions of pounds for charity along the way.
Wearsiders lined the route cheering on the 4,500-plus runners determined to make the inaugural race one to remember.
Real Radio's Legends Micky Horswill and Malcolm MacDonald were joined by Sunderland boxer Tony Jeffries - fresh from his 96-second demolition of Belarusian Ilya Shakuro...