Running Events in Sunderland, North East 2026-2027
Sunderland is surrounded by popular running events that cater to runners of all ages and abilities. Local cities and towns hold regular races, or there are opportunities to enjoy the sea breeze with coastal runs or take on challenging terrains in the nearby North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Shorter distances, such as 5k or 10k races, often have a fun, friendly, and family-focused atmosphere and are great for getting involved with the local community. In South Shields, there is a popular 1-mile run on a Wednesday evening every month, or there is a Summer and Winter trail series available. Longer distance races, such as half marathons and full distance marathons, require more training but have a rewarding pay-off. The nearby Great North Run is one of the highlights of the UK running calendar, attracting over 57,000 participants for the half marathon. There is also a Great North 10k earlier in the year, which has a grandstand finish at Gateshead International Stadium.
21events found
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Wed, Aug 5, 2026
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB • Run - Run 10km
11
Fri, Sep 11, 2026
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB • Run 5km
5.0
11
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 + 2 more
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB + more • Run - Run 13.1mi
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Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Hebburn, GB • Run - Run 10km
29
Sun, Nov 29, 2026
Sunderland, GB • Run 10km
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Sat, Jan 23, 2027
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB • Run 10km - Run 10km
7
Fri, Aug 7, 2026
Gateshead, GB • Run
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Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Houghton le Spring, GB • Run 5km - Run 7 hours
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Sun, Aug 23, 2026
Murton, GB • Run 5mi - Run 10mi
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Sun, Aug 30, 2026
Old Elvet, GB • Run 5km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
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Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Old Elvet, GB • Run 5km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
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Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Durham, GB • Run 5km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
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Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Durham, GB • Run 2.5km - Run 5km
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Sun, Dec 13, 2026
Old Elvet, GB • Run 5km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
