The event was in support of World Mental Health Awareness Day and participants were encouraged to dress up as their favourite emoji.

Heavy rains and cold weather did not stop Newcastle runners and avid walkers in taking part in the Mediclinic Newcastle Kintsugi Centre Emoji Run this morning.

The event was in support of World Mental Health Awareness Day and participants were encouraged to dress up as their favourite emoji.

Run with your emotions was the theme of the day, where staff and members of the public showed off their support despite inclement weather.