Where can I find the SG Petch Sunderland City Runs Half Marathon 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 Half Marathon
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 Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:57/km
- Typical conditions
- 85/100
- Evidence depth
- 35 verified facts
3:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
SG Petch Sunderland City Runs Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- City, Coastal, Riverside, Waterfront
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the SG Petch Sunderland City Runs Half Marathon?
The SG Petch Sunderland City Runs Half Marathon is described as flat.
Where does the SG Petch Sunderland City Runs Half Marathon route go?
The SG Petch Sunderland City Runs Half Marathon route starts at St Mary's Way, next to Keel Square, Sunderland city centre. Underfoot, expect a road course. 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.
What should runners know on race day for the SG Petch Sunderland City Runs Half Marathon?
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
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
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.
- Cut-off
- Half Marathon has a 3.5-hour time limit, after which the event team will ask runners to leave the course
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
- Finisher tee
- Race pack includes an event t-shirt if ordered during registration
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
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 11°CTypical temperature
- 22 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 85Favourability /100