Sheffield Half Marathon to bring major road closures across city route

The public notice states Sheffield City Council has made a special event order to allow the Sheffield Half Marathon to go ahead, with the restrictions due to come into force on March 28, 2026 and remain in place for two days.

Under the order, vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding on a long list of roads along the race route, while waiting, loading and unloading restrictions will also apply in a number of areas.

Among the roads listed for closures are parts of Arundel Gate, Charter Row, Furnival Gate, Ecclesall Road, Ecclesall Road South, Hathersage Road, Ringinglow Road, Dore Road, Rushley Road, Moore Street, Norfolk Street, Pinstone Street and Surrey Street.

The order also includes a large number of point closures at junctions across the route, affecting roads feeding into the main half marathon course.

Separate no waiting and loading restrictions are set to apply on roads including the full length of Ecclesall Road, sections of Ecclesall Road South, Dore Road, Rushley Road, Fulwood Lane, John Street and Woodhead Road.

Parking bay suspensions and temporary one-way systems are also included in the order in some city centre locations, including parts of Charter Row, Moore Street and Bishop Street.

The council said the order is required to facilitate the special event, and diversion routes for affected traffic will be signed on site.

Local authority vehicles, authorised event vehicles and emergency services are exempt, while pedestrian access to premises will be maintained.