Andrew Lemoncello was the leading British male, finishing in ninth place in 63:48.

BBC: Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie wins the Great North Run

The other Brit to watch in the event is Scotland's Andrew Lemoncello, 28, a former steeplechaser making his debut over the marathon distance.

BBC: Dan Robinson swayed by the lure of the London Marathon

Former Team GB steeplechase runner Andrew Lemoncello from St Andrews in Fife was part of a group of 150 athletes from all over the world who were running in the marathon.

BBC: Glasgow & West Scotland