More than 6,000 runners, including characters like Mr Blobby, Scooby Doo and the Minions took to the city’s streets for Sheffield Half Marathon on Sunday.

The 13.1 mile race, organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, which was ran by 6,489 runners, began in the city centre, and continued into the Peak District, Britain’s oldest national park.

St Luke’s Hospice, one of the official charity partners of the Sheffield Half Marathon, raised over £19,000.

On it’s Instagram, St Luke’s Hospice said: “We’re bursting with pride for our fantastic St Luke’s runners, who have shown incredible dedication, hard work, and determination in both their training and fundraising.” 

A marshal, volunteering for St Luke’s Hospice, who’s friend received palliative care at the Hospice said: “St. Luke’s were just wonderful, they didn’t just look after him, they looked after the family as well, but the big thing is they give pain relief and they made sure his last few days were comfortable.” 

She added: “I just want to give back to them after all they did for Jim. It does make you think, God, there’s a lot of really nice people out there.”

Another of the charities running the 2025 Sheffield Half Marathon was The Children’s Hospital Charity, who were raising money for the National Centre for Child Health Technology (NCCHT). 

Community fundraising officer Romy Heritage-Willis said: “It’s an amazing organisation to work for, and I just think it’s really nice to represent the work that we do.” 

Cheryl Davidson, Head of Community and Events said: “This event is more than just a race; it’s a powerful movement that brings out community together to create a massive impact for charities across the city and beyond, including ours.” 

Oliver Clements, a Sheffield University student, who ran on Sunday said: “I put all this effort in and it finally paid off… it was one of the best things I’ve done in my life.”

Mr Clements said beating his personal best and getting a time of less than one hour and thirty minutes was “incredible”.

He said: “Adrenaline took over, with everyone cheering, the feeling was actually incredible. Words can’t describe.”