14 more pictures show runners battle through the strain of the Sheffield Half Marathon

Participants of this year’s Sheffield Half Marathon a gruelling 13-mile route through the city and into the Peak District.

Starting at Arundel Gate, the route took them up into the peaks, then down Ecclesall Road and back into the city centre.

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It features a particularly difficult mile-long climb up the steep Ringinglow Road.

But after the race, runners spoke about their relief returning down Arundel Gate and towards the finish line, as they were faced with cheering crowds that gave them that final boost to carry on.

So we’ve gathered 14 pictures showing runners battling through to finish this year’s challenge.