Running Events in Sunderland

A new competition for the 2016/17 season, Newcastle are hosting a brand new road race held around the Town Moor. The race is open to all abilities and prizes are up for grabs for the first 3 individuals in each race and the first male/female teams.

Road Race on the town moor 5miles for men and 5k for women. Universities and local road runners welcome.

The Kirkley 10k is an undulating course on local roads looping through Kirkley and Ogle, finishing on the Equestrian Drive at Kirkley Hall. Chip timing will be used on this accurately measured route through Kirkley and Ogle. All finishers will receive a medal and an optional race t-shirt is available at extra cost.

The World's biggest and most iconic half marathon. Be part of this amazing day and run alongside top athletes and celebrity runners. This spectator-lined course covers 13.1 miles from Newcastle, across the iconic Tyne Bridge and onto a picturesque coastal finish in South Shields.

Broadcast live on the BBC, the Simplyhealth Great North Run, on Sunday 8 September 2019, sees thousands of runners take on the half marathon challenge every year. Starting in Newcastle upon Tyne the 13.1 mile course is lined with supporters all the way from the iconic Tyne Bridge, right out towards the stunning coastline in South Shields. Since 1981 the world's greatest half marathon has welcomed over one million people across the finish line in South Shields and we're looking forward to cheering on the next million.

10 Mile Road Race

starting and finishing at Kirkley Hall College

A loop from Kirkley to Ogle, Whalton and returning to Kirkley using the College drive to start and finish the race.

Flat to undulating course