Thousands take part in Sunderland City Runs

Around 3,000 people took part in this year's Sunderland City Runs.

Roads in the area were closed off to allow for the 10K and half marathon runners to make their way through the city. 5k and 3K events were also held over a weekend of races.

Many runners raised money for good causes, including the official charity partner Red Sky Foundation. Activities and refreshments were also put on in Keel Square.

Sunderland's Aly Dixon, the former Olympian, won the women's 10k race.

Race director Steve Cram said, "We’ve had a really great weekend of races in Sunderland. The weather behaved on both days and running conditions were very good, leading to some excellent times at the front of each field.

"It was fantastic to see so many smiling faces among our runners and some really enthusiastic support out around the course from the people of Sunderland.

"Working closely with the team at Sunderland City Council, I certainly believe that we’ve delivered a great start to a summer of sports events here in the city.”

The event has been organised by Events of the North, Sunderland City Council and its Active Sunderland team, and supported by Everyone Active.