Sunderland City Runs
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Event overview
SG Petch Sunderland City Runs takes place in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May 2026. The event starts and finishes at Keel Square (SR1 3DZ) and is organised by Events of the North. The programme includes a Saturday evening 5K, a 10K and a spring Half Marathon, plus the Active Sunderland BIG 3K organised by Sunderland City Council on Sunday.
Race details
- 5K - Saturday evening, route includes the Keel Crossing footbridge.
- 10K - flat and described as fast, runs through the city and along the seafront.
- Half Marathon - spring half marathon on Sunday.
- Active Sunderland BIG 3K - community 3 km event organised by the council.
Entry price ranges shown on the event page: Half Marathon £31.50–£39.00, 10K £22.00–£29.00, 5K £15–£17, BIG 3K £7.50–£12.50. An early-bird price period runs until 31 October 2025. Minimum ages listed are 17 for the Half Marathon, 15 for the 10K and 11 for the 5K. Organisers list a traffic-free course, electronic chip timing, secure baggage drop, a finisher medal and goody bag for all finishers, and prizes for the top three male and female and first in V40, V50 and V60 categories. The route passes city streets, the seafront and two bridges; organisers provide route marshals and volunteer support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.