There will be more than 1,200 people carrying the torch through our region over the next couple of weeks with countless more lining the streets to cheer it onwards towards the start of the Olympic spectacle.
So far the torch has travelled up from its British starting point in Cornwall, into Lancashire, over to Ireland and around the Highlands and Islands.
It will cross the Scottish border and arrive in northern England once more ready for the relay to pick it up in Alnwick on Thursday as part of its 8,000 mile journey over 70 days - and we'll be tracking it's every move.
See where it's got to on this interactive map.
As we get ready for its arrival, here's some of the important facts, figures and milestones for the northern leg.
Who is carrying the torch?
Among the 1,215 people in the north carrying it will be 36 of the youngest torchbearers on our part of the route, the 12-year-olds who are due to take their place in the history books.
The northern region's oldest torch bearer is 92-year-old Jack Andrew who will be doing his bit in Cleethorpes on June 26th.
The website Help Me Investigate also recently revealed that 12 employees from sports company Adidas will be carrying the torch in locations including Huddersfield, Bradford and Stockport.
The full list of torchbearers from Alnwick to Lincoln can be found here.
Where is the torch going?
The following are the start and finish points:
Thursday 14 June: Alnwick
Friday 15 June: Newcastle
Saturday 16 June: Durham
Sunday 17 June: Middlesbrough
Monday 18 June: Hull
Tuesday 19 June: York
Wednesday 20 June: Carlisle
Thursday 21 June: Bowness-on-Windermere
Friday 22 June: Blackpool
Saturday 23 June: Manchester
Sunday 24 June: Leeds
Monday 25 June: Sheffield
Tuesday 26 June: Cleethorpes
Wednesday 27 June: Lincoln
How can I get involved?
The Guardian Northerner blog is using n0tice.com to help map the sights and sounds of the journey - and we're looking for your help. Whether it's a picture of the torch as it passes near you, some thoughts about the day in text or video and audio clips, you can share your day with us.
You'll need to sign up to be a member of n0tice.com and go to the dedicated noticeboard at torchroute.n0tice.com.
