Event Information
A major event in the UK's running calendar, the Sheffield Mutual Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind.
Thousands of runners of all abilities will be taking part, raising many thousands of pounds for numerous great causes.
With a city centre start and finish, a huge crowd of enthusiastic supporters will cheer participants out and back. The event boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District on the climb to Ringinglow.
The race even incorporates a 'triple test' giving entrants a chance to be crowned Peaks Challenge winners in a timed hill climb, triumph in a timed 10K downhill sprint section, and cross the finish line first to lift the Sheffield Half Marathon title.
This really is an event of which the whole of Yorkshire can be proud. So don't miss it.
Entry
Entrants must be 17 years or over on event day.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Chip timing
- Finisher's goody bag
- Exclusive medal
- An option to pre-order a finisher t-shirt or iTAB
- Memories of a brilliant day!
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Erdinger Runners Lounge
Elevate your race day with our VIP experience. Enjoy the Erdinger Runners Lounge at the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and make your day unforgettable.
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Sheffield DUO Season Ticket
Run further for less and take on both the Sheffield Mutual Sheffield Half Marathon and Sheffield Mutual Sheffield 10K in one season ticket. Conquer and challenge yourself to two epic Sheffield events.
UPGRADE TO SHEFFIELD DUO
White Rose DUO Season Ticket
Run further for less and take on both the Sheffield Mutual Sheffield Half Marathon and Leeds Half Marathon this year in one season ticket. The Yorkshire events are calling! Challenge yourself to both these half marathons
UPGRADE TO WHITE ROSE DUO
White Rose Treble Season Ticket
Run further for less and take on both the Sheffield Mutual Sheffield Half Marathon, Leeds Half Marathon and Yorkshire Marathon in one season ticket. Bag yourself three iconic events in the Run For All calendar.
UPGRADE TO WHITE ROSE TREBLE
Memorabilia
Official Run For All clothing
Shop our Run For All Merchandise ranging from beanies to hoodies.
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Engrave with iTAB
Make your medal uniquely yours by adding your name and finish time to your medal.
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A personalised momento with Personal Best Vests
Get yourself a high-quality framed pictures personalised with your name and finish time with the event.
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Inspiring Stories
Our Runners Stories
We all have a reason to run, and every story has the power to inspire. Share your story with us, and let your journey motivate others to lace up their running shoes.
READ SOME RUNNERS STORIES HERE
IMPORTANT NOTE
Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with a race number under your name.
Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified.
Race Number Information
Your race number will be delivered approximately 2 weeks before the event day. More information will follow closer to event day.
Have you changed your address since registering?
We are only able to change your address up to 6 weeks before the event takes place. If you are unable to collect your race number from the old address you can come to the Race Office on event weekend to be reallocated a new number.
What if I'm coming from overseas?
Race numbers will not be posted to those participants who provided a postal address located outside of the UK as we can’t guarantee the safe delivery of the race number.
However, if you do have a UK address that your race number can be posted to prior to the event, please contact us at info@runforall.com with details. Alternatively, you will be able to collect your race number from the Race Office on the event weekend. Opening hours of the Race Office will be detailed on our website at www.runforall.com in the week prior to the event.
Route Maps
Static Route Map
Interactive Route Map
On the Day Information
All you need to know
Event Village
To satisfy your pre and post-run fuel needs, a selection of tasty food and drink choices will be available to purchase.
There are also several bars and cafés in the area that will be sure to welcome spectators and participants and are often bursting with atmosphere after the event.
Our wonderful partner charities will also be located in the Event Village, so make sure you go say hi!
Fuel & Hydration
We will have water stations on course, where you will be able to pick up a 330ml bottle of water. To see the exact locations of water stations, please refer to the route map.
High5 energy stations will also be available on course including High5 Zero tabs and High5 energy gels.
Please make use of the bins provided post water stations.
Baggage
Please leave enough time pre-event to drop off your bag in the designated Baggage Store.
Please use the tear-off strip attached to your race number and simply tie it around the handle of your bag before checking it into the Baggage Store.
Pacers
We’ll have friendly pacers on the course, sponsored by Arla Protein who can help you stick to your intended finish time. They’ll have flags attached to them with finish times so you can choose the best pace to suit you.
Toilets
Please only use the allocated toilets for this event located around the stadium. There will be plenty of toilets which you will be able to use pre or post-race.
Run For All operates a zero-tolerance policy and any runners seen urinating anywhere other than the facilities provided will be disqualified.
Medical
Should you find you require medical assistance, personnel will be on hand to help at regular intervals on the course with fixed first aid stations located near the water stations.
In addition, there will be a first aid unit and recovery area located near the start and finish line. There will also be roaming first aiders around the Event Village.
Clothing
It is important to note that all clothing discarded at the start of the race will be collected and donated. Unfortunately, we are unable to keep any clothing that has been left in the starting area, unless dropped in the baggage store prior to the race.
Photos
Smile! The MarathonPhotos team will be on course throughout the event to snap your picture.
Photographs can be purchased at marathonphotoslive.com.
Results
All results will be available in the results section of the website soon after the end of the event.
However, keep in mind that it’s not all about times – you should be proud of yourself just for getting out there and getting active!
Massage
Please see here if massage will be provided.
Sustainablity
Keeping Sheffield green
We are committed to keeping Sheffield green and we understand the importance of doing our bit for the environment. Bins will be provided across the event site and we urge people to use the facilities provided.
It is important that we leave the course the way we found it. Recycling bins will be provided on course at each water station and we ask that you use them. If you want to hand on to your water beyond the provided bins, please pass any litter to your nearest marshal.
Let’s work together to Keep Sheffield green and encourage other runners to do the same.
Give your trainers a new ‘lace of life’ with JogOn
Part ways with unwanted old trainers that you may have previously thrown out. Drop-off stations will be made readily available next to the Race Office, located in the Event Village on event day.
READ MORE HERE
Headphones on Event Day
You may choose to wear bone conducting headphones as you make your way around the course.
We ask that volume is kept low to ensure you can hear the marshal's instructions, emergency vehicles and fellow competitors.
Our official headphone partner Shokz use bone conducting technology to ensure you can still hear your surroundings.”
There is a 15% discount offer for all Run For All entrants. To receive this discount entrants must purchase Shokz headphones via Up & Running and use a specific code. To receive this discount code, please contact our admin team via our contact form here
Training
Training Plans
We’ve teamed up with the experts at Coopah to bring you a whole new way of training.
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Training Sessions
Join the fun, free and friendly Social Run Group (SRG) hosted by Up and Running. A weekly 5K that is perfect for runners of all abilities. Join the community - sign up now.
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Travel
Check out your travel options below.
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If you are travelling to the City by car we would strongly suggest you consider using one of the 7 Park and Ride locations across the City which are open 24 hours 7 days a week.
https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/parkandridesheffield/
Directions
From the north (M1)
M1 Southbound and take Junction 36 onto the A61 towards Sheffield City Centre.
From the south
Approach Sheffield from the South on the A61 and continue on the A61 towards the City Centre. Follow signs for the train station or alternatively head towards St Mary's Gate roundabout.
From the west
On the A57, head in an easterly direction towards the City Centre. Cross the A61 on to to Broad Lane.
From the east & north
Exit the M18 at junction 32 and briefly join the M1 towards Sheffield. Take the A630 and then the A57. Join the Inner City Ring Road (A61).
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With a number of services running across the City why not consider utilising the local bus service. There may be a minimal number of diversions in place due to the events road closures but buses will still be running throughout the day.
For local bus times and to plan your journey please visit www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/busesforsheffield/
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Make the most of the current Travelmaster promotional fares by purchasing a CityWide adult day ticket for your journey, at just £3.80 it gives unlimited tram and bus travel within Sheffield for the day. The Castle Square tram stop is closest to the race start.
There will be no need to purchase a ticket to park, just buy your tram ticket on the tram. The exit barrier will be up when you leave the Park & Ride after the event.
Please click here for more information
For train travel information please visit - www.nationalrail.co.uk or call 08457 48 49 50.
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Sheffield City Council offers a number of cycling stands and lockers across the city centre.
To find out which site is best for your journey, please click here for more information.
Please note that bikes are left entirely at the owner's risk. We take no responsibility for any damage or loss
Road Closure Information
Interactive Road Closure Map
Please click on coloured areas for more information.
Additional Road Closure Information
Sponsors & Partners
Our Sponsors
The Sheffield Mutual Sheffield Half is brought to you with the support of the following sponsors and partners
Our Partner Charities
If you have requested a fundraising pack from one of the event's partner charities, this should be with you soon. If you have not received your fundraising pack at least 4 weeks before the event, please contact the partner charity you have selected directly.
FAQs
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