Events of the North

The 2027 SG Petch Sunderland City Runs is changing date to the 8 and 9 May next year.

Sunderland celebrated the 15th anniversary of its city runs in style, with over 5,000 runners completing races in the 2026 SG Petch Sunderland City Runs.

To celebrate 15 years of the runs, and the city where it all started, we've selected a few individuals who represent the runners, charities, partners and volunteers that make the SG Petch Sunderland City Runs so special.

NHS staff across South Tyneside and Sunderland have been given a motivational boost after a visit from Steve Cram CBE.

The Bradley Lowery Foundation is aiming to field a team of 15 fundraisers at the SG Petch Sunderland City Runs 5K on Saturday 16 May, the day before Bradley would have turned 15.

Louie's Trust share why running at this year's SG Petch Sunderland City Runs is so important to the charity.

5K route reveal, tips from our events team, and info on charity fundraising

Steve Cram joined over 150 people on a social run from Sheepfolds Stables to launch the route of the SG Petch Sunderland City 5K in May.

The SG Petch Sunderland City Runs are just 8 weeks away. Find out how to progress from running 5K to taking on your first 10K in time for the Sunderland City 10K on 17th May.

If you're ready for a new challenge, the SG Petch Sunderland City Half Marathon on the 17th May is perfectly placed as an ideal goal to take your running further this year!