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Sunderland
City Runs 2026
SPORTS INFOS — The North East's biggest city running festival celebrates its 15th anniversary — Keel Square, Wearmouth Bridge, Keel Crossing footbridge, River Wear both banks, North Sea seafront. 16–17 May 2026. Half · 10K · 5K · 3K · 5,000+ runners · Red Sky Foundation.
Results — SG Petch Sunderland City Runs 2026
Official results on sunderlandcity10k.com — Half Marathon, 10K (Sun 17 May, 10:00 AM, Keel Square) & 5K (Sat 16 May, Keel Crossing) — Sunderland, Tyne & Wear. 15th anniversary. Organiser: Events of the North.
Results sunderlandcity10k.com → 🌐 Official site →Sunderland — The North East Celebrates 15 Years of City Running
The SG Petch Sunderland City Runs return over the weekend of 16–17 May 2026 for their 15th anniversary and biggest edition to date. What started as a 10K for 1,500 runners in 2011 has grown into a full city running festival spanning two days and four distances. Sunday's Half Marathon and 10K start from Keel Square at 10:00 AM, taking runners through the city centre, along both banks of the River Wear, across the city's two famous bridges and out to the North Sea seafront. Saturday evening sees the return of the popular 5K across the brand-new Keel Crossing footbridge — fast, flat and perfect for first-timers — alongside the Active Sunderland Big 3K.
"Keel Square buzzing, the Wearmouth Bridge lighting up the morning, both banks of the Wear alive with supporters — Sunderland City Runs delivers something the North East runners return to year after year. Fast times, friendly vibes, proper North East atmosphere."
Saturday 5K (evening) — Keel Crossing: Takes in views from the new Keel Crossing footbridge over the River Wear. Fast and flat, perfect for first-time 5Ks. Active Sunderland Big 3K also Saturday.
Race Weekend — 16–17 May 2026
| Event | Distance / Start | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Active Sunderland Big 3K SAT | 3K — Saturday 16 May | Sunderland city centre · Fun run for all · Great intro to the festival weekend |
| SG Petch City 5K SAT EVENING | 5K — Saturday 16 May, evening | Keel Crossing footbridge · Fast & flat · Perfect first 5K · River Wear views |
| Sunderland City 10K CHIP TIMED | 10K — Sun 17 May, 10:00 AM | Keel Square → city & seafront → Wearmouth Bridge → Keel Square · Flat & fast · Min age 15 |
| Sunderland City Half Marathon CHIP TIMED | 13.1mi — Sun 17 May, 10:00 AM | Keel Square → River Wear both banks → bridges → seafront → Keel Square · Min age 17 |
| Finisher Medal ALL DISTANCES | Medal + goody bag | Every finisher receives commemorative medal and goody bag · Red Sky Foundation charity |