Big 3K
Sun 11 May 2025 Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK

Sunderland City Runs | Big 3K

A family-friendly fun run as part of an awesome day of running on the streets of Sunderland! This 3K run takes place on closed roads and is perfect for getting families active together and having fun.

  • Sun 11 May 2025
Saint Mary's Way, Sunderland

Big 3K

09:00

Age 5 & over

£5-£20

  • 3 km road running

Event overview

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

The first Sunderland city 10km was held in 2011 with just over 1500 taking part. Years later the Sunderland City Runs welcome 5000 participants to the city streets in a celebration of running across a range of distances.

Come and join in one of the north's largest running events that races through the city and along the seafront, with two of its famous bridges providing a stunning backdrop to all three distances. No matter if you’re a first-timer or an experienced runner, the course and atmosphere are conducive to fast times as well as a lot of fun. 

With spectacular coastal views and a brilliant atmosphere, a superbly organised event is guaranteed with plenty of support on the route and an army of enthusiastic volunteers to make it a great day for all taking part. 

Highlights

  • An inclusive event

    Everybody is welcome to run - no matter how fast you are!

  • Prize categories

    If you do fancy racing, there are prizes up for grabs for podium finishers.

  • Kings of the North

    The Sunderland City Runs are some of the biggest races in the North.

See you on the start line! 

This event is part of Sunderland City Runs.

Event video

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event
  • Wheelchair users

  • Bag storage
  • Cafe
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Paid parking
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Saint Mary's Way
Saint Mary's Way
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR1
UK

Route

  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Mass start
  • Out and back
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating

Sustainability

  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Trees not tees

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • T-shirt

  • Age 5 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Race pack by post

2025 fees and details to be confirmed.

Entry fees

Junior entry fee

£5.00

Entry fee

£10.00

Team entry fee

£20.00

Absolutely fab experience. Janice W

Excellent event. Well marshalled. Great interaction by organisers. Great value for money. Plenty of drink stations. Great atmosphere. Michael B

Loved the pre-race village and watching the participants of the5 k race, great having the events together. Lovely local route, taking in the coast and Roker park - should appeal to visitors travelling to take part from other areas. Great marshalling, had no problems. Love my medal - thank you, will be back next year! Lindsay W

First local 10k run I've taken part in, absolutely loved it, such a good day. Have to say it was very well organised, and everyone was very helpful and friendly and such a great atmosphere all over. Angela L

Best race in the North east. Shaun R

I have ran both the 10k and the half and I have loved both run. There is something special running the streets of your home town. I would recommend both runs to all abilities they are really a fantastic route to run. Lisa H

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

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  • Sun 11 May 2025
  • #1 of 3
Saint Mary's Way, Sunderland

10K

10:00

Age 15 & over

£26.50-£28.50

  • 10 km road running
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  • #2 of 3
Saint Mary's Way, Sunderland

Half marathon

10:25

Age 17 & over

£36.50-£38.50

  • 13.1 miles road running