Sheffield Half Marathon
Race snapshot
Race Day
37–54°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Challenging elevation · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Large field
Crowd Rating
Excellent spectator turnout
The Lowdown
The Sheffield Half Marathon is a UK Athletics gold-graded road race through the heart of South Yorkshire, organized by Run For All. The course starts on Arundel Gate in Sheffield city centre and climbs Ecclesall Road toward Ringinglow, gaining more than 850 feet in the first five and a half miles on a category 3 climb with sweeping views of the Peak District, before descending through Dore back into the city centre to finish on Pinstone Street. First held in 1929 as a marathon, the event restarted after World War II, moved to Don Valley Stadium in 1991, and was reduced to a half marathon in 2003 before relocating to its current city-centre course in 2015 — a period during which it briefly carried the Plusnet Yorkshire Half Marathon sponsor name. Today it draws thousands of runners each spring as South Yorkshire's biggest event of its kind, with chip timing, a finisher's medal, and a goody bag for every entrant. Entrants must be at least 17 years old on race day.
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Edition unconfirmed · Half Marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km)
Questions about the Sheffield Half Marathon 2027
When is the Sheffield Half Marathon 2027?
Sunday, April 4, 2027.
Where is the Sheffield Half Marathon?
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom.
What time does the Sheffield Half Marathon start?
The race starts at 9:30 AM, local time.
What is the Sheffield Half Marathon time limit?
3 hours 30 minutes.
How do I enter the Sheffield Half Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Ways in: Online entry via the Active.com registration portal linked from runforall.com.
How much does the Sheffield Half Marathon 2027 cost?
Half Marathon: £39.
What is the Sheffield Half Marathon elevation gain?
300 m (984 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Challenging elevation.
What is the Sheffield Half Marathon course like?
It passes Arundel Gate (start), Ecclesall Road and Ringinglow and the Peak District foothills. Course map
What is the weather like at the Sheffield Half Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 3–12 °C (37–54 °F). Feels cool.
How many runners does the Sheffield Half Marathon have?
6,000 participants. Large field.
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