7 Mile
Run 7mi
The Pier to Pier race is one of the more popular runs in the North of England with around 1000 entries each year. The run starts on the beach at South Shields Pier and follows a superb scenic route along the cliff paths past Marsden Rock and Souter Lighthouse. It rejoins the beach at Whitburn and finishes at Roker Pier in Sunderland.
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How to enter the Pier to Pier Race
Pier to Pier Race route
The Run starts besides the Pier at South Shields (A bus sevice is available from finish to the start before the race, please choose this with your entry if you require it). After roughly a mile along the sandy beach the race moves to The Leas, here you can choose any route apart from the road or footpath down to Souter lighthouse.
Anyone using the road or footpath WILL be disqualified.
At Souter Lighthouse there is a water station and then the race moves to the coastal path down to Sunderland, eventually moving back to the beach for the finish.
The Whole race is approx 7 miles (11k) and starts at 10am.
Anyone using the road or footpath WILL be disqualified.
At Souter Lighthouse there is a water station and then the race moves to the coastal path down to Sunderland, eventually moving back to the beach for the finish.
The Whole race is approx 7 miles (11k) and starts at 10am.
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Is the pier to pier event buggy friendly? Would i be able to run with the buggy please?..thank you
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Hey there, just to let you know theres nothing to say you cannot use a buggy, however, this race is run on a beach and other mixed terrain, terrain that is almost impossible to use a buggy on. The race rules also do state that if you run on the footpath or road you will be disqualified. I hope this helps!
Pier to Pier Race weather forecast
Possible drizzle in the morning.
14°C
Predicted highs
9°C
Predicted lows
60% chance of rain
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Pier to Pier Race reviews
Did the 7 Mile in 2019
2nd year of participating in this run - absolutely love it! Definitely signing up again next year- amazing atmosphere!
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