Running in The Outdoor City

Four people are running along a road, out in the country side. Four people are running along a road, out in the country side.
Group of runners participating in a park run alongside a lake.
Runner in Meersbrook Park with cityscape view in the background

Roads, paths, trails, fells...

In a city with so much greenspace, running is a pleasure, not a chore!

Wherever you go in Sheffield, you will see people running. There are the joyful Saturday morning Parkruns; legendary fell runs that weave along city boundaries out into the Peak District, to casual jogs with friends and team runs with a friendly community of running groups across the city. 

Not forgetting the incredible Sheffield Half Marathon, which offers one of the best race routes in the UK (possibly the world), along with an amazing turnout of spectators adding to the atmosphere.

Either way if you're a runner, you will love your long weekend/city break/post-conference evening off/life here in Sheffield.

Come for an adventure in The Outdoor City

A short video to give you some inspiration about the feel you'll get exploring our outdoors.

Give us the run around

Run to Stanage Edge at the city limits
Two people on a city limits run route to Stanage Edge.
A 10k reservoir run
Agden Reservoir on a sunny day.
A waterside run to North America... in Sheffield
Waterside Run at Langsett Reservoir on a sunny day.
A wooden fence with two circular trail markers attached to it, one red and one blue, each showing a white arrow symbol. Behind the fence is a grassy field with wildflowers in the foreground and a stone wall in the distance.

The Outdoor City run routes

We have a number of routes dotted around parks, woods and spaces throughout the city which cater for all abilities and paces. Have a look and see where you can explore next.

Use our Greenground map to find new runs

Follow the lines or link them up in your own way - whatever your preference, there's plenty of greenspace to find your way through.

A detailed map titled “Sheffield Greenground” showing interconnected walking and cycling routes across Sheffield and surrounding areas. The map is styled like a transit diagram, with colored lines representing different route types such as parks, trails, and green spaces. Key locations, neighborhoods, and landmarks are labeled throughout the map. A legend at the bottom indicates route categories in various colours, and branding for The Outdoor City and partners appears in the lower-left corner.

Get involved

Clubs and groups

For all abilities, in all areas of the city

Two women in a running club, one woman is directing the other where to go.

Parkruns

Adult and junior versions across the city

Two runners participating in a Hillsborough park run, talking to a park run volunteer.

We have a bunch of walking routes you could run too...

Sheffield Round Walk
Green Sheffield Round Walk sign beneath the trees.
A walk on the wild side at Wyming Brook
A man walks along a path next to a river in the forest at Wymingbrook in Sheffield.
A circular walk from Surprise View
Overhead view of Surprise View Walk on a cloudy day.
Reservoir walks in Low Bradfield
Bradfield Reservoir with the sun glinting off the water.

We

can all help

Three people are crossing a stone bridge over a stream in a forest.

Be a better Outdoor Cityzen

Whether you live here or are visiting - biodiversity, the climate and nature crises, and health and wellbeing are important aspects of life to consider.

We want to help everyone make Sheffield more sustainable, eco-conscious and biodiverse.

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