Charities

STS Charity, part of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT), is joining Sunderland City Runs this year as an official partner. Several members of staff have decided to sign up for either the 10K or Half Marathon on...

A North East health charity has teamed up with two of the region’s big running events to motivate its team members and the wider public to get active. STS Charity, the dedicated charity of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation...

Louie’s Trust is a Sunderland-based charity dedicated to supporting families when their child is in hospital. When a child becomes poorly and in need of hospital care, life changes in an instant. Parents are thrown into an overwhelming new reality,...

Baz, Chris and Evan are running the Sunderland City 10K for If U Care, Share in memory of their close friend James. Three friends are running the Sunderland City 10K on 11th May in memory of their close friend, James,...

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...

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...