Sun 11 May 2025 Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK

Sunderland City Runs | Half marathon

Join thousands of runners to explore the north and south of the River Wear in this picturesque half marathon, running from the city of Sunderland to its coastal roads! Top reviews and an awesome day.

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

Half marathon

10:25

Age 17 & over

£36.50-£38.50

  • 13.1 miles 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 details

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

Location

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

Route

  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Mass start
  • Out and back
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating
  • Water stations

Sustainability

  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Trees not tees

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • Technical t-shirt

Entries

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Race pack by post

Other races at event

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

10K

10:00

Age 15 & over

£26.50-£28.50

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 11 May
  • #3 of 3
Saint Mary's Way, Sunderland

Big 3K

09:00

Age 5 & over

£5-£20

  • 3 km road running