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SUMMARY:SG Petch Sunderland City Runs
DESCRIPTION:The Run Sunderland / SG Petch Sunderland City Runs is one of th
 e North East’s largest running festivals\, taking place over a weekend of
  city streets\, coastal views and enthusiastic support. Organised by Events
  of the North\, it brings together multiple race options\; including a flat
  and fast 10K\, a Half Marathon\, and additional fun runs\, ideal for runne
 rs of all abilities\, from first-timers to seasoned road athletes.\nKey Det
 ails\n\n\nDate & Time: Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May 2026 — race action s
 tarts Friday evening with the 5K and continues through Sunday. \n\n\nLocat
 ion: Keel Square\, Sunderland\, Tyne & Wear\, UK — city centre start/fini
 sh.\n\n\nEvent Types:\n\n\nSaturday evening 5K (flat and fast\, ideal for f
 irst-timers)\n\n\n10K Road Race — fast\, flat course through city streets
  and along the seafront\n\n\nHalf Marathon — city-to-coastal route showca
 sing iconic bridges and urban scenery \n\n\nActive Sunderland BIG 3K famil
 y fun run on Sunday (optional participation) \n\n\n\n\nOrganiser: Events o
 f the North.\n\n\nRace Description\nThe event begins with a Saturday evenin
 g 5K set against the city’s modern landmarks such as the Keel Crossing fo
 otbridge\; a scenic\, fast route suitable for runners of all levels. Sunday
 ’s main programme features a 10K and Half Marathon that take in the urban
  heart of Sunderland before heading out towards the waterfront\, providing 
 a mix of closed-road city running and scenic coastal segments. The course i
 s designed for fast times as well as community participation\, with medals 
 and goody bags for finishers.\nWhat’s Included\n\n\nTraffic-free course w
 ith clear signage and marshals.\n\n\nOfficial medal and goody bag for all f
 inishers.\n\n\nElectronic chip timing and official results.\n\n\nPrizes for
  top male and female finishers and age category awards.\n\n\nSecure baggage
  drop\, water stations and support teams along the routes.\n\n\nAccessible 
 city centre parking and nearby facilities for spectators. \n\n\nAdditional
  Information\n\n\n10K Minimum Age: 15 years (typical road race minimum). \
 n\n\nHalf Marathon Minimum Age: 17 years.\n\n\nEarly Bird Entry: discounted
  pricing typically available until late 2025 (check event pages for details
 ).\n\n\nThe event weekend celebrates community\, fitness and urban running 
 — with distances to match all levels.
LOCATION:Sunderland\, UK
DTSTAMP:20260505T130800Z
DTSTART:20260516T070000Z
DTEND:20260517T160000Z
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