Sat 16 May 2026 Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

SG Petch Sunderland City Runs | 5K

Join thousands of runners on the streets of Sunderland, enjoying fabulous coastal views and superbly organised races across a range of distances. There is something for everyone!

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  • Sat 16 May 2026
Keel Square, Sunderland
5K

08:30

Age 11 & over

£17

  • 5 km road running

Event overview

Race through the centre of Sunderland and along coastal roads, in one of the North's biggest running events!

This event is part of SG Petch Sunderland City Runs.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event

Route

  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • Traffic free

Location

  • Cafe
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Paid parking
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets
  • Urban

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal

Sustainability

  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Trees not tees

How to enter

  • Age 11 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
Enter now

Other races at event

  • Sun 17 May
  • #1 of 4
Keel Square, Sunderland
10K

10:00

Age 15 & over

£27-£29

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 17 May
  • #2 of 4
Keel Square, Sunderland
Half marathon

10:25

Age 17 & over

£37-£39

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 17 May
  • #3 of 4
Keel Square, Sunderland
Big 3K

09:00

Age 5 & over

£7.50

  • 3 km road running
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