• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Sheffield
  • Event weekend starts
  • Open entry

Sheffield Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Sheffield Half Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:57/km

3:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
83/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
32 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Sheffield Half Marathon route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Sheffield Half Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Sheffield Half Marathon?

The Sheffield Half Marathon is described as hilly. The course notes also call it a challenging route with a long climb up Ringinglow Road to the edge of the Peak District followed by a fast downhill section back to a city-centre finish.

Where does the Sheffield Half Marathon route go?

The Sheffield Half Marathon route starts at Arundel Gate, Sheffield city centre and finishes at Sheffield city centre (Event Village, near the Town Hall/Peace Gardens). Underfoot, expect road. It passes Sheffield Town Hall, Peace Gardens, Ringinglow Road, Norfolk Arms and edge of the Peak District. A challenging route with a long climb up Ringinglow Road to the edge of the Peak District followed by a fast downhill section back to a city-centre finish.

What should runners know on race day for the Sheffield Half Marathon?

Bag drop is available. The event uses closed-road arrangements. Wave starts are used. True.

Race character

Scenery

  • Mountain
  • City
  • Countryside
  • Moorland

Atmosphere

  • Big City
  • Community
  • Competitive

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Hilly
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Minimum age
17+
Cut-off
3:30:00

Race day logistics

Wave starts
Yes
Pacers
Yes
Bag drop
Yes
Closed roads
Yes
Race village
Yes
Post-race village
Yes
Medal
Yes
Finisher tee
Yes

Access and course status

Start
Arundel Gate, Sheffield city centre
Finish
Sheffield city centre (Event Village, near the Town Hall/Peace Gardens)
Nearest station
Sheffield Railway Station
Park and ride
Yes
Accessibility
Bone-conduction headphones permitted; timing/start zones to reduce congestion

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road
Landmarks
Sheffield Town Hall, Peace Gardens, Ringinglow Road, Norfolk Arms, edge of the Peak District
Notable features
  • A challenging route with a long climb up Ringinglow Road to the edge of the Peak District followed by a fast downhill section back to a city-centre finish

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 8°CTypical temperature
  • 23 kphTypical wind
  • 2 mmTypical rainfall
  • 83Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.