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Sheffield Half Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Sheffield Half Marathon race photo
Sheffield Half Marathon race photo
Sheffield Half Marathon race photo
Sheffield Half Marathon race photo
Sheffield
GB
Graham Hogg · CC BY-SA 2.0Chris Downer · CC BY-SA 2.0Graham Hogg · CC BY-SA 2.0Graham Hogg · CC BY-SA 2.0Chris Morgan · CC BY-SA 2.0
Race date in 182 days
Apr 4, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Sheffield · 21.1km
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
2027Date Apr 4, 2027 · Open
2026Date Mar 29, 2026
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 4, 2026
Sheffield Half Marathon race photo
Graham Hogg · CC BY-SA 2.0
Sheffield Half Marathon race photo
Chris Downer · CC BY-SA 2.0
Sheffield Half Marathon race photo
Graham Hogg · CC BY-SA 2.0
Sheffield Half Marathon race photo
Graham Hogg · CC BY-SA 2.0
Sheffield Half Marathon race photo
Chris Morgan · CC BY-SA 2.0
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Sheffield Half Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It will take place in Sheffield, England, on April 4, 2027.

It is the largest half marathon in South Yorkshire.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Sheffield Half Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

4 race reports
Laura AllenRan in 2025 · Finish time 01:28:57
“Despite this, it was great to do my hometown half, the support was brilliant and I got a high five and cheer from my eldest little one.”

Laura Allen ran the Sheffield Half Marathon in her hometown in 2025, finishing in 1:28:57 and placing 2nd in FV40. She got through the big early climb at a steady pace, then pushed harder in the second half. The final 4 to 5 miles were tough, but the crowd support gave her a major boost.

Read the original on Catenary Coaching
EvilDave2112Ran in 2023 · Finish time 1:36:02
“There's one more short climb before the route finally flattens out with some glorious views back down into Sheffield.”

EvilDave2112 took part in the 2023 Sheffield half marathon and finished in 1 hour 36 minutes 2 seconds. After the early climbs, EvilDave2112 increased the pace on the downhill section, maintained the time to the finish, and set a personal best.

Read the original on Reddit · r/running
LeanneRan in 2017 · Finish time 02:03:01
“I had finished the race in 02:03:01.”

The author ran the Sheffield half marathon, endured the uphill course, and finished in 2:03:01.

Read the original on Pacially Challenged
LeanneRan in 2017 · Finish time 02:03:01
“I had finished the race in 02:03:01.”

The runner experienced a long uphill section during the first 5 miles and hot weather at the Sheffield Half Marathon, where 10,000 participants ran. The downhill section and the support helped the runner keep going, and the runner finished in 2 hours 3 minutes 1 second.

Read the original on Pacially Challenged

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Sheffield Half Marathon 2026

The Wu

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Sheffield Half Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Sheffield Half Marathon course map and elevation

The 21.1km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:30

The start time and cut-off follow the official announcement (checked Aug 3, 2026) — re-check on the official page before entering.

EventStart
Half21.0975km09:30
START

Arundel Gate, Sheffield

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Sheffield city centre

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City-centre start-and-finish course (reportedly changed from Don Valley Stadium)

The start and finish are both in central Sheffield, and the start line is Arundel Gate.

The course continues uphill towards Ringinglow, with views across the Peak District.

This section hosts Peaks Challenge, a timed hill climb, and the downhill sprint section of the 10K begins from Hathersage Road.

The half marathon requires you to conserve energy on the uphill sections and control your pace on the descents.

The event is the largest running event in South Yorkshire, attracting thousands of runners of different abilities.

It is organised by Run For All and forms part of its non-profit event programme, which continues Jane Tomlinson CBE's work and charitable spirit.

Run For All grew from the first Leeds 10K and now organises several events, including half marathon 6.

Participants must be at least 17 years old.

Organizer
Run For All
Typical race-season temperature: around 8°C (47°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Pacers

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Bag drop

Finisher T-shirt

Where and when to collect your Sheffield Half Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Sheffield railway station (Sheffield Midland)

Start is on Arundel Gate, Sheffield city centre.

Sheffield station is about 600m (~10 min walk) from the start.

Sheffield Supertram also stops at Castle Square, near Arundel Gate.

Getting to the finish

Sheffield railway station (Sheffield Midland)

Finish is also on Arundel Gate, same distance/access as the start.

More details

No dedicated organizer shuttle found.

Travel South Yorkshire publishes travel advice and bus diversion/road closure info for race day.

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The race starts at 9:30 am on 4 April, so allow plenty of time for travel and bag drop before the race.

As the start and finish are in the city centre, choosing accommodation with good access to central Sheffield can reduce travel time.

If you are driving, you can use Sheffield's 7 park-and-ride sites, all of which operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Course has water stations, where you receive 330㎖ bottles of water.

Use the designated bins after taking your drink.

Clothing left at the start will not be stored and will be collected for donation, so place any outer layer you need in the bag-drop facility.

Remove the luggage tag attached to your bib and attach it to your bag.

The half marathon time limit is 3 hours 30 minutes, and course has pacer for target times and fixed first-aid stations.

Times are local to Sheffield. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Sheffield Half Marathon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Miller & Carter Sheffield By Innkeeper's Collection

Hotel · 289m

8.5/10(2277)
View on Booking.com

Central Sheffield 3BED 3BATH IV Pent-Apartment

Accommodation · 352m

9.4/10(76)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

34 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

York City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass

₩31,151

View on Klook

Sheffield Car Rental | Wide Selection of Vehicles

₩42,805

View on Klook

Sheffield Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Sheffield Airport–City Centre Private Taxi

Fixed rate advance reservation, pickup at the door, check price and reserve

View on Kiwitaxi

Manchester Car Rental | Wide Range of Vehicles Available

₩40,506

View on Klook

Manchester Piccadilly Station Luggage Storage Service

₩12,000

View on Klook

Manchester｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Manchester Airport

₩70,044

View on Klook

【Departure from Manchester】 England's Peak District National Park & ​​'Darcy Mansion' Chatsworth Manor Day Taxi Tour (1-6 people) | Chinese-speaking driver and guide service

₩1,030,322

View on Klook

Manchester City FC Premier League Football Match Ticket

₩215,617

View on Klook

Etihad Stadium & National Football Museum 1-Day Museum & Stadium Tour

₩393,381

View on Klook

London–Manchester Avanti/EMR Train Ticket

₩81,011

View on Klook

Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour in York

₩31,151

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Sheffield with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Sheffield.

Total cost and budget for Sheffield Half Marathon

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Runner stories and questions about Sheffield Half Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Frequently asked questions about Sheffield Half Marathon

FAQ
How much is the Sheffield Half Marathon 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about £39.

When does Sheffield Half Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, April 4, 2027 in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

What distances does Sheffield Half Marathon 2027 offer?

Half.

What time does Sheffield Half Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 09:30.

Where does Sheffield Half Marathon 2027 start?

Arundel Gate, Sheffield.

Where does Sheffield Half Marathon 2027 finish?

Sheffield city centre.

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