The Run Sunderland Festival is back again with the Sunderland City Half Marathon and Sunderland City 10k races. Both events will take place on Sunday 1 May (bank holiday weekend), and has a new home at Keel Square, a symbol of the city’s renewal and regeneration .

2016 will be the sixth year that Sunderland hosts the festival and its major road running events, in a partnership between event organiser DS Media & Events, Sunderland City Council and ourselves Sunderland Live.

Entries are open for the 2016 Sunderland City Half Marathon and 10k that will take in the amazing views of Sunderland's coast. You are guaranteed a brilliant atmosphere along the route with cheering spectactors and volunteers to spur you on.

There is also limited parking, baggage services and plenty of fun activities for those not taking part.

All participants will receive a t shirt, medal and goody bag.

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