THE TOMMY RUNS 2025 - 5KM & 10KM

Tommy Runs – Sunday 2nd November 2025

Our popular Tommy Runs return in 2025 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

• 95 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 & 🧃 Drink

🅿️ Parking

Please use public car parking available in Seaham.

🎗️ 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.