The 3k and 5k events took place on Saturday, ahead of the 10k and half marathon runs on Sunday.
29. Runners cross the Northern Spire Bridge as they take part in Sunderland City Runs 5k event.
Runners cross the Northern Spire Bridge as they take part in Sunderland City Runs 5k event. Photo: Tim Richardson
30. Sunderland's Aly Dixon crosses the finish of the City Runs 5k on the Northern Spire Bridge.
Sunderland's Aly Dixon crosses the finish of the City Runs 5k on the Northern Spire Bridge. Photo: Tim Richardson
31. Runners cross the Northern Spire Bridge as they take part in Sunderland City Runs 5k event.
Runners cross the Northern Spire Bridge as they take part in Sunderland City Runs 5k event. Photo: Tim Richardson
32. Runners cross the Northern Spire Bridge as they take part in Sunderland City Runs 5k event.
Runners cross the Northern Spire Bridge as they take part in Sunderland City Runs 5k event. Photo: Tim Richardson