Sunderland City Runs
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Event Overview
The SG Petch Sunderland City Runs take place over two days in May. It started as a 10 km event in 2011. The event now includes multiple distances: a half marathon, a 10 km, a 5 km on Saturday evening, and the Active Sunderland Big 3 km.
Races and Course
The event offers several race options:
- A half marathon on Sunday, with a minimum age of 17.
- A 10 km on Sunday, with a minimum age of 15.
- A 5 km on Saturday evening, described as fast and flat, with a minimum age of 11.
- An Active Sunderland Big 3 km on Sunday, organized by Sunderland City Council.
The course is described as traffic-free and picturesque. The 5 km route includes the new Keel Crossing footbridge.
Additional Information
The event starts and finishes at Keel Square in Sunderland. All finishers receive a medal and a goody bag. The entry fee includes a secure baggage drop and electronic chip timing. Prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers, and to the first finishers in the V40, V50, and V60 age categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
