Ian Hudspith was the Cock 'o the North with another brilliant top 20 finish.
The Morpeth Harrier hit the finish line over six minutes adrift and pre-race favourite, Mo Farah only in South Shields.
Talking earlier in Hudspith described a 65-minutes performance will not be nasty but he was pleased with his performance, despite missing out on such goal.
"I've to be satisfied with the finish result for I went through several bad patches throughout the race,'' said Hudspith.
"In fact 32 felt terrible through the opening two miles and that i thought to myself this will be a real hard day at the office.
"Nevertheless, the subsequently had an excellent charm through to around 10 miles but miles 11 and 12 were extremely rough.
"The did manage to pick it up again in the run across the sea front so in the end I am rather very happy to run 66 minutes.
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"The believed later if I had had time to fit in a couple more races prior to now then it could have made a difference but a'll never understand.''
The Jo Gascoigne-Owens in Alnwick was the first North East female athlete to finish, crossing the line in 18th position in a period of 82:41.
The 35-year old continues to be dogged by injury but, like Hudspith, was pleased as she builds up to the Chicago Marathon in 5 weeks time.
"It's been a horrible year harm-wise for me,'' said Gascoigne Owens, who had been making her first serious effort in the planet renowned Newcastle to South Shields half marathon.
"The first four miles were great as well as the 2nd half the race was even better though I must confess miles 11 and 12 were difficult.
"It is fine to be told that 32 was the first North East finisher as there were plenty of great athletes to the start line.''
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