THE 39th Great North Run is underway in Newcastle with all eyes on Olympian Mo Farah.
The two-time double Olympic champion has won the event for the last four years and is aiming for a record sixth title.
When is the Great North Run?
The Great North Run takes place on Sunday, September 8
Mo Farah is aiming to win his fifth consecutive title and will start racing around 10.40am.
Which channel is the Great North Run on and can I live stream it?
The races will be live on BBC One from 9.30am.
You will also be able to watch coverage on the BBC Sport App and the BBC iPlayer.
What are the planned road closures for the Great North Run?
A194 Leam Lane – White Mare Pool Interchange to John Reid Road Roundabout (A1300) – 9.45am to 4pm
Bents Park Road in South Shields – 2.45am to 5pm
A167 Central Motorway (including Tyne Bridge) – B1318 Great North Road Interchange to A184 Park Lane – 8.45am to 5pm
A1300 John Reid Road – to Prince Edward Road (A1300) to Redwell Lane/Coast Road (A183) Roundabout – 9.45am to 4pm
A184 Park Lane – A184 Felling Bypass to White Mare Pool Interchange (Leam Lane A194) – 9am to 5pm
A183 Redwell Lane/Coast Road Roundabout – to Coast Road (A183) Roundabout with Sea Road and Mowbray Road – 8am to 5pm
This road will be closed from 8pm on Saturday 7 September to 5pm on Sunday 8 September: A167 Central Motorway – Cowgate Roundabout to Great North Road (B1318) Interchange.
Source: Athletics - thesun.co.uk
