Sunderland 10k November 2026

Address

Marine Walk, Roker, Sunderland, SR6 0PP

Getting There

Sunderland is well connected by public transport and easily accessible on foot. We strongly recommend using public transport due to road closures around the course.

Metro:

The Tyne and Wear Metro runs to St Peter's, Stadium of Light and Seaburn stations, all around a 15–20 minute walk from the start area.

Train:

National rail services run to Sunderland Station, where you can connect to a Metro or local bus to reach Roker Beach.

Bus:

Local buses run regularly from Sunderland city centre and the surrounding areas to Roker. Some buses may run on diverted routes during the event due to road closures so please check the Go North East or Stagecoach websites for the latest timetables.

The seafront is also easy to reach on foot or by bike via the coastal paths, with designated secure bike parking near the event village.

Parking

City‑centre parking is available in several public & private car parks within walking distance of the start/finish area. Due to road closures for the race and the number of runners arriving, please plan to arrive early. For the most up‑to‑date options, including prices and walking distances, we recommend checking Parkopedia before you travel. When using on‑street parking, please respect residents’ access at all times.

Event Village Opens

07:30

Baggage

There's a bag drop in the Event Village — just follow the signs. Your baggage tag is the strip at the bottom of your race number: tear it off, attach it to your bag and hand it to our bag drop team. To collect your bag after your race, simply show your race number.

Toilets

Toilets are at the Event Village — follow the signs. Queues build in the final half hour before the start, so go early!

Water & Refreshments

A water station is positioned around the course at approximately 5k, with bottled water available at the finish. We recommend staying hydrated in the lead‑up to the event.

Race Pack Posting

Race packs are posted to everyone who entered by Sunday 15th November; anyone who entered after that collects theirs at registration on the day. If yours hasn't arrived by the Friday before the race, email info@runthrough.co.uk or collect it at registration.

Race Pack Collection

10k: 07:30–08:30

Juniors: 09:15-10:15

Warm-Up & Race Start

A group warm‑up will take place 15 minutes before the race start. After this, runners will be asked to line up behind the pace boards showing expected finish times, helping everyone to self‑seed safely and smoothly before the start.

Cut-Off

10k — 10:30

There is a 90 minute cut-off on the Sunderland 10k, due to the road closures in place.

If you think you may take longer than this, please email info@runthrough.co.uk before the event so we can advise on the options. We want everyone to finish, and letting us know in advance helps us plan marshal support and manage road closure timings safely.

Spectators are more than welcome, and with the junior races following later in the morning it's a great one for the whole family. The Event Village at Pier Point is the heart of the atmosphere, and there's plenty of space along the Roker seafront to cheer runners round.

Best Places To Watch

The Event Village at Pier Point is the best spot — you'll see runners three times, at the start, again before they head into the Roker Park loop, and at the finish.

There's also plenty of room along the Roker seafront to cheer runners round, and accessible viewing areas are available if you need them.

Accessibility

Accessible viewing areas are available, and our team is on hand to support anyone who may need assistance on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are welcome in public areas of the town centre but must stay on a lead and be under control at all times.