Events of the North

My last blog for Events of the North was over a year ago! A year ago we were just starting lockdown and I don’t think anyone would know what was to come. I joined the vaccine trial and our work...

Events Of The North has confirmed that plans to host the Sunderland City Runs 2021, due to be held from 19-20 June, are proceeding as scheduled. After discussions with Sunderland City Council, Public Health England and emergency services, the decision...

Organisers of the Sunderland City Runs have announced the cancellation of this year’s event, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The annual festival of running had been postponed until September, but following extensive discussions with Sunderland City Council and other...

Organisers of the Sunderland City Runs Festival have announced that a virtual event will go ahead next month. Although the actual Sunderland City Half Marathon, 10K and 5K have been postponed until September, the Virtual Sunderland City Runs will take...

So this should’ve been a blog about the last few long runs leading up to Sunderland Half but the world had other ideas. For me I’ve tried to use the daily exercise allowance to keep my training up as much as possible.

Keep the Family Fit with Paula’s Families at Home Today we launch Families at Home, a fun family fitness concept to brighten up your weekly routine! As we all try to come up with innovative ways to keep the family...

Here at Events of the North we know many of you are concerned about how you are going to keep the training up over the coming weeks so we thought we’d help you stay connected and motivated while training solo using...

Events of the North has announced that, due to the escalating COVID-19 outbreak, this year’s Sunderland City Runs event will be postponed. Following developments over the weekend and after consultation with Sunderland City Council and other event partners, the Sunderland...

Organisers of the 2020 Sunderland City Runs have announced details of a new 5K race for elite runners. The Saucony Spire 5K will be held alongside the mass participation 5K on the evening of Saturday 9 May and is offering...

In response to the current and evolving situation around Covid-19, or coronavirus, Events of the North would like to state that in line with recent Government and Local Authority advice we are currently still planning to host the Sunderland City...