Your race day guide to where to go and how to get there
ROAD closures and parking will be among the concerns for the thousands expected to descend on Nottingham for the Robin Hood Half Marathon.
We’ve put together a list of everything you need to know about getting there, as well as parking and facilities available on-site, ahead of the start of the event on Sunday, September 26 at 9.30am.
The Robin Hood Mini Marathon in partnership with Ikano Bank starts later at 10am and is 2.5km or 1.5miles.
DIRECTIONS
Victoria Embankment is located at the side of the River Trent near The Meadows Recreation Ground and across Trent Bridge from The City Ground and County Hall.
ROAD CLOSURES
If you’re travelling by car to the event, or trying to get around anywhere, you should be aware of a number of road closures throughout the city on the day for the half marathon event. The closures on Sunday include:
Vic Embankment/wilford Grove, Bunbury Street to Wilford Grove, Road Closed, Sat 25th 22.00 - Monday 27th 12.00
London Road (Southbound) Meadow Lane to Turneys Quay Lane 1 closure, Lane Closed, 08.30 (access until 09.30) - 13.20
London Road (both directions) BBC Island to Trent Bridge, Road Closed, 09.20 - 10.20
Meadows Way (Southbound), Mabel Street to Trumans Road, Road Closed, 08.30 - 13.30
Arkwright Street, Trumans Road to London Road, Road Closed, 08.30 - 13.30
Crocus Street, Summer Leys Lane and Mabel Street junction, Road Closed, 08.30 - 13.30
Meadow Lane/london Road, Access from Meadow Lane to London Road, Road Closed, 09.20 - 10.20
Loughborough Road (Northbound), Approaching Trent Bridge, no access Trent Bridge, Lane Closed, 06.00 - 16.20
Trent Bridge, Both Directions, Road Closed, 09.20 - 10.20 Queens Road, Whole Road, Road Closed, 07.00 (Car Park only access) 09.20 (full closure) - 13.05
Carrington Street, Queens Road to Canal Street, Road Closed, 09.20 13.00
Canal Street, BBC Island to Trent Street, Westbound Closed access for National Express and Taxis only, 09.20 - 13.00
Canal Street, Carrington Street to Wilford Street, Westbound Closed. Eastbound open for Buses and Taxis only, 08.30 - 13.05 Castle Road, Whole Road, Road Closed, 08.30 - 10.20
Lenton Road, Friar Lane to South Road, Road Closed, 08.30 - 10.30 The Park, All roads/junctions on
route, residential access till 09.25, 08.30 - 10.35
Derby Road, St Helens Street to QMC Island, Road Closed, 08.00 13.00
Triumph Road, Whole Road, Road Closed, 08.30 - 13.00 Wollaton Road A609, Whole Road, Westbound Road Closed, 08.00 -11.40
Ilkeston Road Closed at Triumph Road westbound only, Road Closed, 08.00 - 11.45
A6154 (ring road) Crown Island, Whole Road, access to Ilkeston Road eastbound one way, Lane Closed & Road Closed, 08.00 - 11.40
Middleton Boulevard (North) QMC roundabout to Crown Island, Road Closed, 05.00 / 08.30 - 11.40 Middleton Boulevard (South)crown Island, Road Closed, 09.30 - 11.40
QMC Roundabout, 1 Lane, Lane Closed, 07.00 - 13.00 Lenton Boulevard, Derby Road to Church Street, Road Closed, 08.00 12.45
Church Street, Lenton Boulevard to Gregory Street, Road Closed, 08.00 - 12.45
Gregory Street, Whole Road, Road Closed, 08.30 - 12.45
Abbey Bridge, Whole Road, Road Closed, 08.30 - 12.45
Dunkirk Island, Allow access to Lenton Lane, Resident access only, 08.30 - 12.45
Castle Boulevard, Whole Road, Road Closed, 08.30 - 13.10 Wilford Street and Wilford Road, Whole Road, Road Closed, 07.00 13.05
Waterway Street West, Whole Road, Road Closed, 07.00 - 13.05 Sheriffs Way, Waterway Street to Carrington Street, Road Closed, 09.20 - 13.05
Summer Leys Lane, Whole Road, Road Closed, 08.30 - 13.10 Mabel Street, Whole Road, Road Closed, 08.30 - 13.10
PARKING RESTRICTIONS
Church Street, From Lenton Blvd to Gregory Street – Both sides, No Waiting, Sat 25th 22.00 - Sun 26th 16.00
Triumph Road, Whole road – both sides, No Waiting, Sat 25th 22.00 Sun 26th 16.00
Wollaton Road, North side from Crown Island to Triumph Road, No Waiting, Sat 25th 22.00 - Sun 26th 16.00
PARKING
As well as car parks throughout Nottingham, there are two official race car parking sites within easy walking distance of the race village.
Victoria Embankment: There will be a limited amount of spaces here being offered on a first come first served basis. There are no entry or exit time restrictions but there may be delays in leaving during peak times.
Nottingham Forest FC: This will cost £3 a car. There is access to the car park via Lady Bay Bridge and Pavilion Road.
THE RACE VILLAGE
Runners on the day are encouraged to head down to the race village at the Victoria Embankment Recreation Ground, where the organisers have said runners can expect a simi
lar level of entertainment as in previous years, with a band as usual performing at the starting line.
As a result of Covid-19 measures further entertainment will not be dotted around the area, as to not encourage large crowds.
There is also no bandstand in the village this year. There’s access to the village via the Embankment and Wilford Grove, with facilities including a help desk and medical services.
The village will be open from 7am until 3pm on the day of the half marathon.
Dogs are allowed but owners are asked to keep them on a lead as the area will be busy.
Other facilities in the village include a baggage tent where runners can leave their personal belongings, VIP and corporate tents, catering tents serving food for runners and an on-site bar. There will be no physio teams on hand for a postrace
LANDMARKS ON THE ROUTE The River Trent
The start line at the recreation ground sees runners and spectators placed alongside the iconic River Trent.
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground
Also situated by the race’s start line is Trent Bridge Cricket Ground which runners will be able to look at as they begin and end their thirteen mile challenge.
Nottingham Castle
As the race progresses to the second mile, the route will be taking runners past Nottingham Castle, which has completed its refurbishment since the last race in 2019.
The Park
From the castle grounds, runners will proceed to The Park Estate. Noted for its Victorian architecture, the estate also has original gas street lighting.
Robin Hood Statue
Shortly before the third mile begins, runners will pass the Robin Hood Statue commemorating a true local legend –the number one spot for a selfie in Nottingham.
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
The race also takes runners through the grounds of the picturesque Wollaton Park and alongside the cinematic home of Batman (the Hall was used as Wayne Manor in the 2012 film the Dark Knight Rises).