The famous faces including Vera star who will take part in the Great North Run for North East charity

What's OnWhat's On NewsGreat North RunSunday for Sammy reveals its team for the Great North Run11:20, 17 Aug 2026Sunday for Sammy hosts a Bands on the Stage stage at the Great North Run too. Credit: Michael BaileyActors connected with TV hit Vera will be taking on roles in the Great North Run this September to help raise money to help other aspiring performers. As previously reported, the annual half-marathon is this year gearing up to be the biggest yet, with a record 63,000 runners set to help mark its 45-year annivesary.‌Among them will be celebrities including football pundit Chris Kamara and local singer Joe McElderry. And now two more well-known names have been announced who will be helping to make up a team for the Sunday for Sammy Trust.‌Riley Jones, who played DC Mark Edwards in h