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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.

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!

Organisers of the Sunderland City Runs have confirmed a change of date for 2026. The Sunderland City 10K and Sunderland City Half Marathon will now take place on Sunday 17 May, a week later than originally advertised. The change follows...

A record number of participants tackled the 2025 Sunderland City Runs in warm and sunny conditions on Sunday 11 May. Over 5,000 runners of all ages and abilities had signed up for this year’s Sunderland City 10K, Sunderland City Half...

The official charity partner for Sunderland City Runs 2025, Red Sky Foundation, are supporting a group of dedicated runners who will be taking on Sunday’s 10K or Half Marathon to raise money for the local charity. “My husband Paul Bowman...