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Sheffield Mini and Junior Run 2024

Same day as the Sheffield 10K

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Sunday 29 September 2024

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Arundel Gate

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Start 11.45

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Event information

The Sheffield Mini and Junior Run sponsored by Xerox Business Solutions is a great way to get active this year! 

Please see below the distances on offer. 

Event Distance Age
Mini 1.7KM Age between 3 & 8. All children must run with a parent or guardian. 
Junior 2.4KM Ages between 9 & 14

 

Open to runners of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, this popular local Mini and Junior run is a fantastic day out for all the family.

We encourage children of all backgrounds and abilities to take part in the Mini and Junior run, including those with disabilities and any other special considerations. Please get in touch so we can help you and them have the best experience.

All finishers will be rewarded with a goody bag and that all-important medal to show off to friends!

Important entry information.

Important entry information.

Registering a young runner aged between 3 and 8 years old:

  • The adult running must put another adults emergency contact details when asked during the registration process. Please do not enter your own information here. 

Registering a young runner aged between 9 and 14 years old:

  • Entries must be completed by a parent/guardian aged 18 years or over on behalf of the child.
  • The adult must log in to their own account when registering their child.  If you do not have an account, you can create one. 

Event timings

Event timings

11.45 Sheffield Junior start time
11.55 Sheffield Mini start time

Claim free entries

Thanks to the incredible support of our sponsors Xerox Business Solutions, we have 100 free entries to give away to schools and registered community groups in Sheffield.

Route map

Route map

Partner Charity

Partner Charity

Partner Charity

In 2024 the Sheffield Mini & Junior runs will be supporting Sparkle Sheffield

The money raised through donations buys life-saving equipment, funds vital research and treatment for thousands of children from across the world and helps us create a comfortable, engaging environment for our patients at Sheffield Children's Hospital.

Find out more

Race Number Information

Collecting your race number is the main thing to remember ahead of the big event. You can do this on event day. More details will be made available closer to event day. 

Please bring safety pins with you as your race number will need to be attached to your t-shirt. 

 

On the day Information

All you need to know

All you need to know

Parking

Click here for an overview of parking in Sheffield city centre. 

Baggage

There isn’t a baggage store for the Mini GEAR run so please leave your bag and extra clothes with your family and friends who will be cheering you on.

Warm Up

To help you feel ready and raring to go, our friends from Active Leeds will be offering a fun warm-up!

Left Clothing

Please note that any clothing left anywhere on the start line will be donated to charity.

Family support?

We're sure lots of fans are coming to support you! Please get them to head to the start/finish line so they can see you zoom past them and collect your finishers medal.

At the Finish

After you fly across the finish line, don’t forget to collect your goodies including that all important medal.

You will be directed to the collection point by our team of friendly volunteers where you’ll be able to meet back up with your parents and guardians. This is where you can show everyone your brand new, shiny medal!

Photos

Smile! The Marathon Photos team will be on course throughout the event to snap your picture.

Photographs can be purchased at marathonphotoslive.com. Should you not wish for your photo to be used in this way, please e-mail info@runforall.com prior to race day.

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.

Let’s work together to keep Sheffield green and encourage other runners to do the same.

Sponsors & Partners

Sponsors & Partners

Sponsors & Partners

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