Overview

• Alex Mutiso won the men's elite race in 1:00:52 and Sheila Chepkirui took the women's title in 1:09:32.
• Wheelchair victories went to Sean Frame in 49:24 and Mel Nicholls in 1:05:24.
• The 13.1-mile route from Newcastle to South Shields drew huge roadside crowds with live BBC One coverage from 10am and a Red Arrows flypast over the Tyne Bridge.
• More than 12,000 children ran in Saturday's Junior and Mini events, and Friday's sold‑out 5K saw Kieran Tuntivate (14:01) and Lisa Rooms (15:59) win the elite races.
• During the broadcast, organisers confirmed the 2026 race date as Sunday 13 September and opened the ballot for entries.