Where can I find the SG Petch Sunderland City Runs 5K route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksSG Petch Sunderland City Runs 5K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
SG Petch Sunderland City Runs 5K at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 85/100
- Evidence depth
- 31 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
SG Petch Sunderland City Runs 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 5 km
- Scenery
- City, Coastal, Riverside, Waterfront
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the SG Petch Sunderland City Runs 5K route go?
The SG Petch Sunderland City Runs 5K route starts at St Mary's Way, next to Keel Square, Sunderland city centre. It passes Keel Square, St Mary's Way, River Wear, Sunderland sea front and two of Sunderland's famous bridges. Picturesque, traffic-free course that races through the city and along the sea front, running along both sides of the River Wear with two of the city's famous bridges providing a backdrop. described as fast and flat and ideal for first-time 5Ks.
What should runners know on race day for the SG Petch Sunderland City Runs 5K?
Traffic-free course; a rolling road closure schedule is in place on Saturday evening and Sunday. Experienced pacers carry black pacing flags branded by sponsor SG Petch.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Coastal
- Riverside
- Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Festival
- Community
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Around 6,000 participants welcomed in 2026
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- Experienced pacers carry black pacing flags branded by sponsor SG Petch
- Closed roads
- Traffic-free course; a rolling road closure schedule is in place on Saturday evening and Sunday
- Expo / packet pickup
- Event village with activities and stalls from event partners in Keel Square
- Race village
- Yes
Access and course status
- Start
- St Mary's Way, next to Keel Square, Sunderland city centre
- Nearest station
- Two Metro stations within a few minutes' walk of the start: St Peter's and Sunderland
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Landmarks
- Keel Square, St Mary's Way, River Wear, Sunderland sea front, two of Sunderland's famous bridges, Keel Crossing footbridge
- Notable features
- Official fundraising partner is the Red Sky Foundation
- Picturesque, traffic-free course that races through the city and along the sea front, running along both sides of the River Wear with two of the city's famous bridges providing a backdrop
- New Saturday-evening 5K starting at the Keel Line and running over the new Keel Crossing footbridge
- described as fast and flat and ideal for first-time 5Ks
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 11°CTypical temperature
- 22 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 85Favourability /100