Sunderland City Runs
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SG Petch Sunderland City Runs : May 16 and 17, 2026
SG Petch Sunderland City Runs is a road running weekend held in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, based at Keel Square, SR1 3DZ. The event has grown since its first 10 km in 2011, when just over 1,500 people took part; the organisers reported about 5,000 participants in the most recent edition. The 2026 programme marks the event's 15th anniversary.
Races take place over multiple distances:
- Half Marathon (minimum age 17)
- 10K (minimum age 15)
- 5K Saturday evening, includes Keel Crossing footbridge (minimum age 11)
- Active Sunderland Big 3K organised by Sunderland City Council
Race entries include a traffic-free, picturesque course, electronic chip timing, a finisher medal and goody bag, and a secure baggage drop. Prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers and to the first competitors in the V40, V50 and V60 categories. The Saturday 5K is described as a fast, flat route that passes over the new Keel Crossing footbridge.
Entry options and fees vary by distance and affiliation status. The event listing provides separate affiliated and unaffiliated categories and sets minimum age limits per distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
