Sheffield Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Sheffield Mutual Sheffield Half Marathon is a city-centre half marathon taking place in Sheffield on Sunday 29 March 2026. The route starts and finishes at Arundel Gate and passes a climb to Ringinglow with views of the Peak District. The event attracts thousands of runners and spectators and includes a timed hill-climb section, a timed 10K downhill sprint section and the overall half marathon result as part of a combined "triple test" competition. Entrants must be 17 years or over on event day.
On-the-day services and logistics
Chip timing is provided and finishers receive a goody bag and an exclusive medal; there is an option to pre-order a finisher t-shirt or iTAB engraving. An Event Village offers food and drink for purchase and hosts partner charities. Water stations supply 330 ml bottles and High5 energy products; recycling bins are provided at water stations. A designated Baggage Store is available for bag drop using the tear-off strip from the race number. Pacers with finish-time flags will be on course. Toilets are located around the stadium and medical personnel and first aid stations are positioned on course and near the start and finish. Photographs will be taken by MarathonPhotos and results will be posted after the event. Travel options listed include car, bus, rail/tram and bike, with Park and Ride locations serving the city. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
