Sheffield Gears Up for Half Marathon with Key Road Closures Announced

The Sheffield Half Marathon, organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, returns on Sunday 29 March, bringing thousands of runners of all ages and abilities to South Yorkshire for one of the UK’s major annual running events.

Famous for its challenging mile-long climb up Ringinglow Road and its spectacular views across the Peak District, the event will once begin and end on Arundel Gate, right in the heart of the city centre.

To ensure the safety of runners, spectators, and visitors, organisers are advising that a series of road closures, parking suspensions and traffic restrictions will be in place throughout the event weekend.

To facilitate the build and safe delivery of the start/finish area, the following city-centre roads will be closed from 04:00, reopening at 16:00: Arundel Gate, Norfolk Street, Surrey Street, Charles Street and Union Street.

Additional road closures will come into force between 08:00 and 09:00, reopening on a rolling basis as runners move through the course. Affected roads include: A61 Ring Road, Causeway Head Road, Charles Street, Charter Row, Common Lane, Cross Burgees Street, Cross Lane, Devonshire Terrace Road, Dore Road, Ecclesall Road, Ecclesall Road South, Furnival Gate, Hathersage Road, Knowle Lane, Limb Lane, Long Line, Moore Street, Norfolk Street, Pinstone Street, Ringinglow Road, Rushley Road, Sheephill Road, Surrey Street and Union Street.

Parking suspensions will also be in place from 18:30 on Saturday 28 March until 16:00 on Sunday 29^th March 2026.

All road closures and restrictions will be lifted as soon as it is safe to do so.

Tristan Batley-Kyle, Operations Director, at Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All said: “We are once again delighted to welcome participants of all ages and abilities to take on the Sheffield Half Marathon.

“Starting and finishing on Arundel Gate, the famous route showcases the very best of Sheffield, including city‑centre landmarks and the wonderful Peak District.

“Unfortunately, with an event of this size, a certain amount of disruption is unavoidable, and we would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused. The team will be working extremely hard on the day to ensure road closures are lifted as soon as possible.

“We hope to see as many people as possible there and thank everyone in advance for their patience and cooperation while we deliver this event.”

Run For All extends a huge thank you to its fantastic event sponsors and partners – Sheffield City Council, BBC Radio Sheffield, Erdinger, Arla Protein, Applied Nutrition, Up & Running, Coopah, Shokz, Gradwell, Marathon Photos and Jog On – whose support helps make the event possible.

It is expected to raise tens of thousands of pounds for a wide range of charities, including Run For All’s partner charities: Element Society, Framework, Jane Tomlinson Appeal, Paces, Rain Rescue, Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity, Sheffield Futures, St Luke’s, We ARE Haven, and Whirlow Hall Farm Trust.

Places are still available for those wishing to take part and be part of what promises to be a fantastic day for the city.