The 14th TTP Cambridge Half Marathon is set to take place this Sunday, 9 March 2025, bringing thousands of runners and spectators to the city. Whether you’re participating, cheering from the sidelines, or planning your journey around Cambridge, here’s everything you need to know about this exciting event.
Race Details & Start Time
- Start Location: Midsummer Common, Cambridge
- Race Start Time: 9:30 AM
There is no parking at the event, so participants are encouraged to Walk or Cycle where possible, or use the special event Park & Ride service
Road Closures
For this year’s Cambridge Half Marathon, the following roads will be closed at specific times:
Early Morning Closures (4am – 5pm)
- Bene’t Street (both directions)
- Bridge Street (both directions)
- Guildhall Street (both directions)
- King’s Parade (both directions)
- Senate House Hill (both directions)
- Sidney Street (both directions)
- Trinity Street (both directions)
- Victoria Avenue (both directions)
- Wheeler Street (both directions)
Morning & Afternoon Closures
4am – 11:30am
- Garret Hostel Lane, bridge (both directions)
- Trinity Lane (both directions)
4am – 1pm
- Elizabeth Way bus lane (north)
6am – 12:30pm
- Queen’s Road (south)
6am – 1pm
- Barton Road (west)
- Newnham Road (south)
6am – 2pm
- Lower Park Street (both directions, short section by Jesus Green/college entrance)
- Park Parade (both directions)
- Petty Cury (both directions)
- Richmond Terrace (both directions)
- Silver Street (both directions)
- The Fen Causeway (both directions)
- Trumpington Street (both directions)
Mid-Morning Closures
8am – 11:30am
- Chesterton Road (between Mitcham’s Corner and Elizabeth Way, both directions)
- Chesterton Road (between Mitcham’s Corner and Northampton Street, west)
- Elizabeth Way, bridge (north)
- Elizabeth Way (section from Chesterton Road roundabout to Milton Road, north)
- Maids Causeway/Newmarket Road (to East Way roundabout, both directions)
- Milton Road (between Highworth Avenue, A1134 roundabout and Gilbert Road junction, both directions)
- Milton Road (Gilbert Road junction to Mitcham’s Corner, west)
- Northampton Street (west)
8am – 1pm
- Church Lane, Trumpington (both directions)
- Coton Road (both directions)
- Grantchester Road, High Street, and Mill Way, Grantchester (both directions)
8am – 2pm
- Jesus Lane (Manor Street – Four Lamps roundabout, both directions)
- Thompsons Lane (both directions)
- Trumpington Road (south)
