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Saint Mary's Way, Sunderland, SR1 3AA
All Event Profits Go to Our Cause!
All funds raised through Active Sunderland BIG 3K 2026 goes towards our cause and buys essential items for children and their families.
Get ready for one of Sunderland’s most fun and family friendly running events! The Active Sunderland BIG 3K Run returns on Sunday 17th May, and we’d love you to be part of Team Louie’s.
This brilliant event is perfect for:
• Families and young runners
• Beginners wanting to try their first race
• Junior club runners
• Anyone who fancies a fun 3K challenge on closed city centre roads
With thousands taking part on the same day as the Sunderland 10K and Half Marathon, the atmosphere is always electric. Whatever your pace, you’ll be cheered every step of the way.
It’s more than a race weekend, its a chance to come together and help support families in our area while their children are in hospital.
Run for us at a discounted entry fee* when you commit to raising just £25.00 for our cause! as well as enjoying our team perks below.
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
🏆 Goodie Bag: Completion certificate & other prizes for every child taking part.
Click the Register or Start Fundraising button to sign up, create your fundraising page and secure your discounted entry.
Optionally, enter any promotional codes you may already have from us.
Once your registration has been received, you will receive two emails. The first email will be from Active Sunderland and will include a link to register your spot directly with them. The second email will be from us, providing additional information such as a fundraising guide and a link to create your fundraising page.
📲 Share Your Story
Share your journey on social media using the event hashtag. Let your friends and family know why you’re running and inspire them to support you. Don’t forget to post any updates from your training!
📝 Fundraising Made Easy
Download and print a sponsorship form to collect donations at work, school, or in your social circles. We're here to support you in any way we can.
For any questions or assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team at hey@louiestrust.org.
*Note: The discounted entry fee will be charged upfront to secure your place. If you don’t meet the minimum fundraising target of £25.00, we may ask you to pay the remaining cost of entry.
We depend on contributions from the public, whether through organized events, fundraisers, or directly on our website. These donations are essential for us to achieve our mission and meet our goals. Organising events is a fantastic way to raise the crucial funds we require.
Our events and fundraisers go beyond just raising money. They serve as opportunities for our community to come together and champion our shared goals. Public events extend our reach to a broader audience, sharing our message and connecting with new people.
We encourage all kinds of events, whether it's a small gathering among friends or a larger community affair, every event makes a difference. By hosting your own event, you not only contribute directly to our cause but also spread awareness within your own circles. It can also spark inspiration in others and help us reach even more people.
We depend on contributions from the public, whether through organized events, fundraisers, or directly on our website. These donations are essential for us to achieve our mission and meet our goals. Organising events is a fantastic way to raise the crucial funds we require.
Our events and fundraisers go beyond just raising money. They serve as opportunities for our community to come together and champion our shared goals. Public events extend our reach to a broader audience, sharing our message and connecting with new people.
We encourage all kinds of events, whether it's a small gathering among friends or a larger community affair, every event makes a difference. By hosting your own event, you not only contribute directly to our cause but also spread awareness within your own circles. It can also spark inspiration in others and help us reach even more people.
Thank you in advance for your kindness – you're amazing! We're always in need of event support, whether it's securing prizes, spreading awareness, or planning. If you'd like to lend a hand or get involved, reach out to us at hey@louiestrust.org and share how you'd like to help.
After purchasing tickets for one of our events, you'll receive an email with your order confirmation along with a second separate email which is your entry ticket, please keep this safe incase you are required to present it.
When buying tickets for a group, use the quantity selector to add as many additional tickets as required. All tickets will be registered under the purchaser's name.
We're sorry to hear your plans have changed; we get it, life happens! If you can't make it, drop us a message on hey@louiestrust.org or simply reply to your order confirmation email. The sooner, the better, so we can free up your ticket for someone else. Notify us more than 24 hours in advance of the event starting, and we'll gladly refund the full amount, minus transaction fees (or we'll lose money, sorry!) of your ticket.
There are many ways you can start fundraising for us. Every event will have a unique online fundraiser button, which allows you to fundraiser for a particular event, this will provide you with a link to share everywhere, such as on social media. We also provide offline, printable sponsor sheets/resources for in person cash donations, which is available on all events.
We can provide promotional materials such as roller banners, leaflets, table tents and change collectors to be purchased/borrowed for fundraising events. If you require a large quantity of items for a big event, please get in touch with us.
Not at all! There is never any minimum or charges for starting a fundraiser. You can create and setup a fundraiser for all sized events.
