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
Christmas Wreath Making
Adult patients and parents are invited to CHSF’s Christmas Wreath Making When? Wednesday 10th December Where? Joseph's Well, Suite D14 [Google maps] Time: 1pm - 4pm Who? Adults with CHD and heart parentsJoin the CHSF team for a festive afternoon of wreath making! Meet...
Board Game Night
A night for our young people to have fun, play games and make peer connections!When? Thursday 20th November 2025 Where? Community Space, Wellington Place [Google Maps] Time: 6pm - 9pm Who? CHD Patients (aged 11+) + bring a friend!Join the CHSF team for an exciting...
Paint & Sip
Sign up for our new event 'Paint & Sip' this October Half TermWhen? Monday 27th October 2025 Where? HEART: Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre [Google Maps] Time: 5pm - 7pm Who? CHD Patients (aged 13+)Join the CHSF team for an exciting evening at our first...
Youth Day: August 2025
Calling all 13-16 year olds!Sign up for our Youth Day this summerWhen? Tuesday 12th August 2025 Where? Lineham Farm, Leeds [Google Maps] Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm (lunch included!)Join the CHSF team for an exciting day at Lineham Farm this summer! Meet other young people...
#TeamCHSF Dragon Boat Challenge 2025
On Saturday 12th July, the CHSF team will be competing in a Dragon Boat Race - and we'd love your support! Organised by the Rotary Club of Wakefield Chantry and Normanton, it’s a fun day for the whole family. #TeamCHSF will complete against 40 teams from local...
Running for Ruben – Laurie’s 5th Great North Run
Heart hero Ruben was born in 2019 with coarctation of the aorta. He had open heart surgery at just 3 days old, but mum Laurie Higgins says he is now a ‘happy and healthy’ 6 year old thanks to the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit team. Laurie tells us why she has chosen to...