Great North Run 2009 on BBC Tyne

The race starts on the central motorway in Newcastle

Relive the 2009 Great North Run with our photos from the day.

On this page you will find links to our main photos index, which has galleries from the start and finish lines plus photos of the elite and celebrity runners.

There are also links to some of our features and videos about the 2009 race.

And if you're inspired by the photos to sign up for next year's race - on 19 September 2010 - you will also find links to more information about the route and advice on devising a training schedule.

GNR 2009 photos

• Main GNR 2009 photo page:

See photos from the start and finish lines plus the mini and junior races

• Great North City Games:

See athletes competing on the Gateshead quayide

GNR 2009 video

• Runners' stories:

Hear the stories of some of the runners on the start line

• Celebrities' stories:

We chatted to some of the celebs on the start line

GNR 2009 stories

A lifetime's ambition:

Mary Head has MS but is determined to take part in GNR 2009

Running to beat the pain:

Trace Allen battled pancreatic cancer and still runs

Losing four stone for the Great North Run:

One woman's battle to get ready for GNR 2009

Runner boosted by celebrity sponsor on Twitter:

James Branch received a donation from comedian Alan Davies

General GNR information

• Familiarise yourself with the route:

Watch our time-lapse video

• Interactive route map:

Launch the Great North Run Interactive Explorer

Please note: This application uses Flash and will launch in a pop-up window.

• Professional training advice:

Fitness expert Steve Harris shares his top tips