Tommy Runs – Sunday 1st November 2026

Our popular Tommy Runs return in 2026 on the Sunday before Remembrance Sunday.

Set along the beautiful Seaham seafront, the routes include road, promenade, and coastal trails. The event starts at the iconic Tommy War Memorial Statue, created by artist Ray Lonsdale, and a 1-minute silence will be observed before each race.

The statue, officially titled 1101 (Eleven-O-One), depicts a reflective WWI soldier in the first minute of peace after the Armistice. More popularly known as Tommy, it honours the archetypal private soldier, Tommy Atkins.

Event Location

Tommy Statue, North Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7EU

Google Maps Location – Click here

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Distances

5km Run – Age 11+

Closed roads with just 80ft of elevation

Perfect for chasing a PB

10km Run – Strictly Age 15+

Scenic seafront course on mixed terrain

Route Maps

5km Route - Click here

10km Route - Click here

Start Times

5km – 9:30am

10km – 9:30am

Cut-Off Time

90 minutes due to road closures

This is a running race only and not suitable for walkers

Cani-cross

This event is NOT Canicross friendly - NO DOGS

Timing

Live chip-timing provided by Timing Up North.

Instant and accurate results

The Finish Line

All finishers will receive:

Event Medal

Event T-Shirt

Snack

Parking

Please use public car parking available in Seaham.

Louie's Trust

We are delighted to announce that Tommy Runs 2026 will be supporting Louie's Trust and you can make a donation when you sign up.

Louie’s is a small charity based in Sunderland, supporting children and families while they receive treatment in hospital. We specialise in helping children with rare and undiagnosed conditions who often struggle to find support elsewhere.

“We work closely with North East hospitals to provide essentials, financial assistance and emotional support for parents while their child is poorly or recovering from treatment. Everything we do is centred around making hospital stays feel less scary, less isolating and less overwhelming. Helping families create important memories together during incredibly difficult times, and building a community of parents and children who truly understand one another’s journey”

You can find out more about the charity at: https://www.louiestrust.org/

Description supplied by the event organiser.