The 5K run started and finished on the south side of the Northern Spire Bridge, with the route for the other events starting in the city centre before eventually crossing the Wearmouth Bridge and following the river to Roker Park.
Take a look at these 22 pictures of runners taking on the 5K race.


. On your marks, get set, go!
Competitors set off on the Sunderland City Run's 5k. Photo: Tim Richardson



. And they're off..
The Sunderland 5K race started at 6.15pm yesterday, followed by the Sunderland 10K this morning. Photo: Tim Richardson






1. On your marks, get set, go!
Competitors set off on the Sunderland City Run's 5k. Photo: Tim Richardson



4. And they're off..
The Sunderland 5K race started at 6.15pm yesterday, followed by the Sunderland 10K this morning. Photo: Tim Richardson