Sheffield Half Marathon 2015 road closures

[jemson 10]

But using a subway isn`t good in a race; that`s why it was altered a few years back.

[Eater Sundae 12]

But using a subway isn`t good in a race; that`s why it was altered a few years back.

 

I'd assumed it wasn't a good route, otherwise they would probably have used it now. I ran the marathon in the mid 80s, and presumably must have used an underpass in that area at that time, but I don't actually remember doing so.

 

(As an aside, does anyone have any links to any of the Sheffield Marathon and half marathon routes from the mid 80s, as I'd like some help in remembering the exact routes)

[Daven 10]

Can you still enter the Sheffield half marathon ?

 

No - entries are closed.

Good luck to everyone taking part !

[Andy C 85]

Changes to First bus services during the Half Marathon: http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/south_yorkshire/travel_news/service_updates/?item=82791&conf=1

 

Changes to Stagecoach bus services during the Half Marathon: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/tis-service-update-details.aspx?id=5154

 

Additional early morning Supertram services for the Half Marathon: http://www.supertram.com/latestfromsupertram_8199.html

 

General information on bus service disruption: http://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/disruptions.aspx

Edited April 10, 2015 by Andy C

[larryking 10]

Does anyone know how many runners are taking part on this Sunday? Unlike in the previous years, its no where mentioned on the website...

[jemson 10]

On Radio Sheff today, it said 2000 UP on previous!

[Fudbeer 12]

7,500 wow !

 

Few places left see twitter link.

 

http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/video-sheffield-runners-set-to-head-for-the-hills-in-record-half-marathon-1-7204208

 

[jemson 10]

I`m looking forward to it now. Should be good to be part of a new chapter of this race. Just gotta get up that hill. I ran down it the other day and that took long enough!!!!

[Eater Sundae 12]

Good luck to all taking part. I'll be out cheering. That's the best I can do.

[anne53 10]

Good luck to all taking part. I'll be out cheering. That's the best I can do.

 

Believe me, when you're a slow plodder like me, having people cheering you on is a massive help!!

 

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I`m looking forward to it now. Should be good to be part of a new chapter of this race. Just gotta get up that hill. I ran down it the other day and that took long enough!!!!

 

I think it was a good move handing it over to the Tomlinson organisation. They have a good track record of running events, and although the new route, with the climb up to the Norfolk Arms, is going to be tough, at least it marks it out as being a completely different event from last years fiasco! Shame they didn't keep Sheffield in the name, but all the runners I know are still calling it the Sheffield Half! Good luck to everyone running.

[AndrewC 301]

Believe me, when you're a slow plodder like me, having people cheering you on is a massive help!!

 

Interesting difference to this years race; in previous years my friends who have run it have said that town and Ecclesall Road were great, but that the run from and back towards Don Valley was so devoid of spectators that it really became a slog - that boost from cheering crowds can count for a lot!

[skanky 10]

Going to potentially be some 40+ mph gusts of wind tomorrow morning. From the SW, so could make the climb a bit tougher - could be interesting along Ringinlow Rd. The run back could be fun, though.

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcqzt0zxf#?fcTime=1428796800