Events of the North

Running in the winter makes you stronger in the Spring, they say. It can also make you feel epic! But for some, this time of year can be as demotivating as it gets. Heading out in dark, cold and wet...

North East athletics legend Steve Cram has helped launch a charity’s festive fundraising campaign in Sunderland, in memory of two close family members.  Cram visited the Bridges shopping centre today to hang the first bauble on the 2018 St. Benedict’s...

There’s no denying it, gone are the days of warm weather and the sun beating down on you as you venture out for your run. Winter is coming and with it, so is the regular cross country fixture in the...

One of the hardest things about getting started as a runner and keeping it mixed up so you don’t get bored is deciding where to run. In Sunderland there are so many great routes to choose from, you should never...

The organisers of the Run Sunderland Festival have confirmed the first details of the 2019 event. The festival will once again feature the Siglion Sunderland City Half Marathon and 10K and will be held on Sunday 12 May, with both...

Over 4,000 runners tackled events in the eighth Run Sunderland Festival today. This year’s Siglion Sunderland City Half Marathon and 10K enjoyed good weather and favourable running conditions, which brought out big crowds to cheer on the participants.

North East athletics stars Steve Cram and Aly Dixon have lent their support to a team of runners who will be raising money this weekend for a charity that tackles youth homelessness.