Sunderland City Council, along with Steve Cram, introduced the Sunderland City 10k to replace the Great North 10k.

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Former Olympic athlete Steve Cram is one of the organisers of the events.

BBC: Sunderland's Marathon of the North route is revealed

Steve Cram and Rhona Martin - the king and queen of the BBC's curling coverage - are, as ever, in situ.

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The commentary team, consisting of Steve Cram, Brendan Foster, Paul Dickenson and Ian Thompson, will keep an eye on all the action.

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Steve Cram also announced that the junior run, an under-eights race and a free entertainment event, will take place on Saturday, 5 May at the Stadium of Light.

BBC: Sunderland's Marathon of the North route is revealed

Steve Cram, Brendan Foster and Ian Thompson - husband of competitor Tanni Grey-Thompson - will be on hand all day to provide commentary and expert analysis.

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