City gears up for another year of active events

Sunderland is looking forward to another year of BIG events, with opportunities throughout the year for people to get physically active at the same time as having fun.

Whether you're taking your first steps to moving more, or looking to step up to a personal challenge, there's an Active Sunderland event that's right for you.

A favourite of beginners and families alike the BIG 3k Run will return to Sunderland on Sunday 11 May 2025, once again taking place on the same day as the Sunderland 10K and half marathon. Demand for this event means it is already sold out but there are still opportunities to get involved with the BIG Bike Ride and BIG Walk.

This summer, everyone can join in the BIG Bike Ride which returns on Sunday 13 July. Participants can choose to ride 5, 12, 20 or 38 miles setting off from the Beacon of Light and taking in some beautiful scenery around the city's cycle network.

Later in the year, the BIG Walk at Herrington Country Park will be back on Sunday 28 September. Choose from 3, 5, 7, 9 or 13.5 mile trails around the beautiful country park and Penshaw Monument. No matter your ability there is a distance that's right for you.

Councillor Beth Jones, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Tourism at Sunderland City Council, said: "Its brilliant to see these events in the calendar once again as they have been so popular in recent years. This year's Active Sunderland Events programme has something for everyone, no matter your level of fitness.

"There are many mental and physical health benefits to being active, which is why we put this programme together to allow as many people as possible to get active and stay active."

Local illustrator Kathryn Robertson has designed a new look for the BIG events this year with the exciting design set to feature on event t shirts and medals.

The prices for each event:

Adult £7.50
Adult with a T shirt £12
Child £7.50 (includes a t shirt)
Child aged 5-8 plus an accompanying adult £12.50 (child t shirt only)

For anyone inspired to take up regular running, details of running groups, parkruns and clubs as well as cycling and swimming opportunities can be found at Swim Bike Run Hubs - MySunderland

Visit mysunderland.co.uk/bigevents for more information and to secure your place.