Running festival with a 5k on the Saturday evening, a 10k, a half marathon and a family-friendly 3k on the Sunday across Sunderland.
Sunderland City Runs are back on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 May 2027, with the start and finish at Keel Square (SR1 3DZ). It's a full weekend of running across the city: the 5k goes on the Saturday evening, and the 10k and Half Marathon follow on the Sunday. If you're not looking for a medal, there's a family-friendly BIG 3K on the Sunday as well.
The route takes you through the urban heart of Sunderland before heading out towards the waterfront, with two of the city's famous bridges as a backdrop. It mixes closed-road city running with scenic coastal segments, so you get a bit of both. The weekend is built for all abilities, from first-timers to experienced runners, and the 5k on the Saturday is flat and fast.
Every finisher gets a medal and a goody bag. The top three in each distance collect cash and Nike kit, and the first veteran in each age category gets free entry. If you want to run as part of a team, #TeamShaftesbury recruits get a running vest, a WhatsApp group, a fundraising pack and training support.
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Entries are open now. The 5k is £15.50, the 10k is £27, and the Half Marathon is £36.50.
