Half marathon organisers open books

This year 5,500 people ran the course, which follows a route from Don Valley Stadium to Hunters Bar and back, raising money for 10 local charities.

Margaret Lilley, chairman of the Sheffield Half Marathon organising committee, said: "It is fantastic that the Sheffield Half Marathon continues to go from strength to strength, as over the years regrettably we have seen a number of regional events fall by the wayside.

Richard Green, sales director at SIG Insulations which sponsors the race, said: "Year on year the Sheffield Half Marathon has witnessed success after success and we are delighted to once again pledge our support."

For more information and to register for the race call 0114 2308429.

n The chosen charities for 2011 are Sheffield Teenage Cancer Trust, Motor Neurone Disease Association South Yorkshire, the British Heart Foundation, the Myasthenia Gravis Association, St Luke's Hospice, Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre South Yorkshire, Sheffield Wildlife Trust, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind and Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice.