How hilly is the PGS Law Pier to Pier Race (Sunderland) 11K?
The PGS Law Pier to Pier Race (Sunderland) 11K is described as flat.
PGS Law Pier to Pier Race (Sunderland) 11K
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.
true cost £159
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Decision summary
PGS Law Pier to Pier Race (Sunderland) 11K at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 10:39/km
- Entry fee
- £29
- Evidence depth
- 33 verified facts
2:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Lower than 63% of comparable known fees
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
PGS Law Pier to Pier Race (Sunderland) 11K has known course details for its 11k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 11.3 km
- Terrain
- Beach, Trail
- Scenery
- Coastal, Waterfront
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the PGS Law Pier to Pier Race (Sunderland) 11K route go?
The PGS Law Pier to Pier Race (Sunderland) 11K route starts at The beach at South Shields Pier and finishes at Roker Pier, Sunderland. Underfoot, expect mixed beach and cliff paths; starts and finishes on sand with clifftop trail in between. It passes South Shields Pier, The Leas, Marsden Rock, Souter Lighthouse and Whitburn. Tide-dependent route: the race is timed so entrants do not have to run through deep water on the first and last beach miles.
What should runners know on race day for the PGS Law Pier to Pier Race (Sunderland) 11K?
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Race character
Scenery
- Coastal
- Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Community
Terrain
- Beach
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Moderate
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Limited field that sells out; entries close on a set date or when full
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- Two hour cut-off finish time
- Qualification status
- None; open coastal trail race with no qualifying time required
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 1
- Headphones allowed
- No
Access and course status
- Start
- The beach at South Shields Pier
- Finish
- Roker Pier, Sunderland
- Nearest station
- Roker / Seaburn (Sunderland) near the finish; South Shields Metro near the start
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Mixed beach and cliff paths; starts and finishes on sand with clifftop trail in between
- Landmarks
- South Shields Pier, The Leas, Marsden Rock, Souter Lighthouse, Whitburn, Roker Pier
- Notable features
- Tide-dependent route: the race is timed so entrants do not have to run through deep water on the first and last beach miles
- runs past Marsden Rock and Souter Lighthouse along the cliffs
- Point-to-point logistics: organiser offers coach transport from Roker (finish) to South Shields (start) for £4 on a first-come basis
- In accordance with UK Athletics rules headphones are not permitted
- bone-conducting devices are allowed
- Water point located at Souter Lighthouse roughly mid-course
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £29 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £159 |
More race details
How much does the PGS Law Pier to Pier Race (Sunderland) 11K cost?
The adult entry fee is £29, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £159 including modelled travel and accommodation.