About Sheffield Half Marathon
29th March 2026
Registration fee: £25
Fundraising pledge: £250
Embark on an exhilarating journey by signing up for the Sheffield Half Marathon with Children’s Heart Surgery Fund – an iconic event that stands tall in the UK’s running calendar!
A major event in the UK’s running calendar, the Sheffield Mutual Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind.
Thousands of runners of all abilities will be taking part, raising many thousands of pounds for numerous great causes.
With a city centre start and finish, a huge crowd of enthusiastic supporters will cheer participants out and back. The event boasts a stunningly scenic route with majestic views of the Peak District on the climb to Ringinglow.
This really is an event of which the whole of Yorkshire can be proud. So don’t miss it.
How to take part
Places are offered in partnership with Run for Charity, follow the link below to secure your place today.
Grab your place in the race and run for a reason in 2026
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Organise a supermarket bag pack
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Rope in the whole family for the 2023 Abseil
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Heart mum Sarah is daring the drop for her 50th Birthday
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