Many were raising large sums of money by taking on the tough Jane Tomlinson’s Run for All 13.1 mile challenge on Sunday, March 26, on behalf of many worthy causes including the Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Macmillan Cancer Support and the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.
With a city centre start and finish on Arundel Gate spectators lined the roads as thousands rolled out across the city in a massive, multi-coloured wave of joyful runners snaking for hundreds of yards through the city centre as they were clapped by proud family, friends and supporters.
The delighted runners embarked upon a hilly route across the city which headed out to Ringinglow and onto the far western edge of the city where they could relish scenic views over the beautiful Peak District before returning towards Ecclesall Road South and Bramall Lane.
Organisers Jane Tomlinon’s Run For All and all who took part in the 2023 Sheffield Half Marathon can be remarkably proud of making this day very special indeed as it has grown into one of Sheffield flagship occasions.
The delighted runners embarked upon a hilly route across the city which headed out to Ringinglow and onto the far western edge of the city where they could relish scenic views over the beautiful Peak District before returning towards Ecclesall Road South and Bramall Lane.
![Pals Richard Sumner, of Barnsley, and Simon Bird, of Sheffield, enjoyed all the fun at Sheffield Half Marathon. Richard, aged 50, said it was to be his first half marathon after his original plans had been delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic. His friend Simon, aged 35, said: "I wanted to do this for the fun of it and I fancy doing it again and it is for a good cause and it's a great atmosphere."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmZhNzQ0MWYyLTlkNzAtNGY5YS05ZTc2LWZiNDg0ZTJjNDQ4Nzo0YjZhYzM2Mi04ODFmLTQ1YTYtOTg3Ny0xN2E1M2RhMzY4MGM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
9. Pals Richard Sumner, left, and Simon Bird enjoying all the fun at Sheffield Half Marathon
Pals Richard Sumner, of Barnsley, and Simon Bird, of Sheffield, enjoyed all the fun at Sheffield Half Marathon. Richard, aged 50, said it was to be his first half marathon after his original plans had been delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic. His friend Simon, aged 35, said: "I wanted to do this for the fun of it and I fancy doing it again and it is for a good cause and it's a great atmosphere." Photo: Jon Cooper
![More Sheffield Half Marathon runners as they passed beneath Sheffield Hallam University before heading out of the city centre.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjFlMmM4M2QzLWM0MGYtNDk4Yy1hN2RiLTYxZjgxMjAwOGM0NTpkNjZkYzU2NS0wMzYyLTQ1NmYtODMzNy0xNmEwOTg2MGMxZDc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
10. Sheffield Half Marathon runners pass beneath Sheffield Hallam University
More Sheffield Half Marathon runners as they passed beneath Sheffield Hallam University before heading out of the city centre. Photo: Jon Cooper
![Runners Jess Lavin, of Matlby, and Sam Challinor, of Rotherham, have been supporting Macmillan Cancer Support as they took on the Sheffield Half Marathon. Nurse Sam, aged 35, said: "My father-in-law passed away and he was looked after by the Macmillan nurses. So it is something special to me. It is an amazing day. I did it a couple of years ago and the atmosphere is unreal."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjhjMjFiMTdmLWNmNjYtNGRkNy05MTQzLTQ4YjQyYzEzM2FkMTo4MzUyOWYzMy00ZTdkLTQ5OTUtOGViYy1iMTc4ZWZmN2ZkNTY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
11. Sheffield Half Marathon runners Jess Lavin, left and Sam Challinor are supporting Macmillan Cancer Support
Runners Jess Lavin, of Matlby, and Sam Challinor, of Rotherham, have been supporting Macmillan Cancer Support as they took on the Sheffield Half Marathon. Nurse Sam, aged 35, said: "My father-in-law passed away and he was looked after by the Macmillan nurses. So it is something special to me. It is an amazing day. I did it a couple of years ago and the atmosphere is unreal." Photo: Jon Cooper
![The Sheffield Half Marathon is no mean feat and the hard work soon got underway as these runners began pounding the roads.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjhhMGJmZGI0LWM5MjgtNDkxYS1hZThhLWU1YmRiOTgzMmM0ZjoyZWQ2MjYxMi1jNjQ5LTRjNmEtOTFjMS0zOGRkOGYyMjA0Mjc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
12. The hard work begins as these Sheffield Half Marathon runners begin pounding the roads
The Sheffield Half Marathon is no mean feat and the hard work soon got underway as these runners began pounding the roads. Photo: Jon Cooper