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
🏁 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
🕤 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.
All finishers will receive:
🏅 Event Medal
👕 Event T-Shirt
🍫 Snack & 🧃 Drink
🎗️ Charity Donations
A donation from ticket sales will be made to:
Royal British Legion
Help for Heroes
✨ Run to Remember
Join us for this meaningful event on the stunning Seaham coastline — honouring the fallen and supporting veterans through every step.
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