Thousands of runners tackle city centre course

Andrew Heyes of Hallamshire Harriers set a new course record

Thousands of runners and spectators took to the streets for the 2024 Sheffield 10k on Sunday.

The quickest finisher, Andrew Heyes of Hallamshire Harriers, set a course record of 29 minutes and 44 seconds, but many fun runners took part to raise money for charity.

The start and finish point was on Arundel Gate near Sheffield Theatres, with the race getting started at 09:30 BST.

Roads have now reopened but remain slow, after they were closed for the race, with traffic diversions in place across the city centre.

The event's partner charities included St Luke's Hospice, Cavendish Cancer Care and the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.

The city centre route started and finished on Arundel Gate and took in several Sheffield landmarks

The latter was set up in memory of Jane Tomlinson CBE, who raised £1.8m for charity before her death from cancer in 2007.

Run For All is part of the amateur athlete and fundraiser's legacy, with the Sheffield race one of nine 10K Run For All events in England.

The Sheffield course visits Ecclesall Road, Rustlings Road, Graham Road, Riverdale Road, Endcliffe Vale Road and Brocco Bank, before returning back along Ecclesall Road to finish on Arundel Gate.

The Sheffield 10K running event attracted thousands of people taking part and spectating

Tristan Batley-Kyle, Run For All operations director, said: “It has been a fantastic day of running and fundraising for all abilities and ages.

“The enthusiasm and support from everyone involved, from the participants to the many spectators, sponsors, partners and volunteers, all ensured the day was a great success.”

Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.