Events of the North

Lisa Rutherford is the mum of Chloe who, alongside her boyfriend, Liam Curry, tragically lost their lives in the Manchester Arena attack in May 2017. 7 years later to the month, Lisa is taking on the Sunderland City 10k in...

Sunderland City Runs are partnering with Ecologic, a Gateshead-based renewable energy broker, to provide our runners with more sustainable packaging for water bottles at water stations and on the finish line at the races this year. We’re using tetra packs...

Last year, over 150 runners donned the iconic red running vest of Team Red Sky and joined the start line for Sunderland City 10k, Half Marathon and Active Sunderland’s BIG 3k races. The runners collectively raised over £9,500 for the...

Events of the North has partnered with Sunderland City Council to gift two charities entry places to Sunderland City Runs. The two charities, HUG in a Bag and The Special Lioness, are the Mayor’s Charities for 2023-2024. Each year, the...

Sergio and Emma Petrucci, founders of Red Sky Foundation, have received an MBE for their charity work raising funds for babies and children with heart problems across the North East of England. Red Sky Foundation are the official charity partner...

A North East heart health charity is celebrating after runners raised thousands of pounds to support its work during the recent Sunderland City Runs event. Red Sky Foundation fielded 150 participants in three races and together they raised over £9,500. ...

Thousands of people descended on Sunderland to take part in or watch its annual running festival. Over 2,700 participants tackled events at the Sunderland City Runs on Sunday 7 May. In great running conditions, leading club athletes, fun runners and...

Terry Deary, a Sunderland born author of popular children’s books, “Horrible Histories” is teaming up with Grace House for Sunderland City Runs 2023. 2023 is a special year for both involved as Grace House is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary and...

Rich Houghton 5K Entry was quick and easy. Like the idea of a Saturday night race and lots of options to park which on a Saturday night made this easier. Much better and faster course than previous and as you...

We absolutely loved being involved with Sunderland City Runs, both in a running and broadcast capacity. Here’s what our members of ‘Team Spark’ made of the experience: Lottie Steele (10k) I have just about recovered from the run on Sunday,...