For the fourth year running, the Ipswich Half Marathon is heading back into town this Sunday, 21 September.
We’re again delighted to be working as a supporting partner with Run For All to organise the event along its 13.1 mile route, starting and ending at the Ipswich Town FC Portman Road stadium.
Widely known as the region’s most popular and inclusive half marathon event, participants of all abilities and ages will be taking on the challenge, whether it be for fundraising efforts or personal achievement.
The runners head off at 9.30am, into the town centre and around Holywells Park, on to the Waterfront area, up Wherstead Road and past The Strand, along the river towards the Orwell Bridge, and all the way to Freston Village, before heading back along the route for a big finish at the stadium.
Councillor Neil MacDonald, Leader of Ipswich Borough Council, says:
“It’s going to be another fantastic day for the town, centred around running, fundraising and community spirit.
“Whether you’re one of the hundreds of runners taking part, or plan to be among the thousands of spectators lining the streets of Ipswich to cheer them on, it promises to be a great occasion for everyone once more!
“We’re asking drivers to be aware of road closures on Sunday, in the town centre and beyond, scheduled to start at Sir Alf Ramsey Way and Constantine Road from 5:00am onwards. Other roads along the Half Marathon route are due to be closed from 8:30am. A list of expected road closures, including approximate times for re-opening, is provided below.”
More details about the event, including an interactive road closure map, can be found at: Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon - 21st Sep 2025 | Run For All | Run For All You can also download this 2025-ipswich-half-marathon-road-closure-poster.pdf All times are approximate and subject to change.
Ipswich Half Marathon 2025 - Road Closures and Parking Suspension
In accordance with traffic authority regulations set by Suffolk County Council as the Highways Authority, an order has been made prohibiting and restricting the use of certain roads and road junctions by vehicles in order to facilitate the safe holding of the Ipswich Half Marathon.
The event will require the closure of roads and road junctions on Sunday 21 September, as well as the suspension of a number of Traffic Regulation Orders from 18:00 on Saturday 20 September to 13:30 on Sunday 21 September.
Please note, all roads either crossing or having a junction with the listed roads will also be closed at that point. Access for emergency service vehicles will be retained throughout the duration of the event.
The Ipswich Half Marathon will run to a target completion time of 3.5 hours and roads on the course will be re-opened as soon afterwards as it’s safe to do so.
Ipswich Half Marathon Road Closures on Sunday 21 September
Road Closures from 05:00 to 13:30
- Sir Alf Ramsey Way
- Constantine Road
Road closures from 08:30 to 10:15
- Buttermarket
- Dogs Head Street
- Falcon Street
- Princes Street
- Queen Street
- Tavern Street
- Upper Brook Street
Road Closures from 08:30 to 10:30
- Duke Street
- Fore Street
- Grimwade Street
- Lower Brook Street
- Lower Orwell Street
- Myrtle Road
- Star Lane
- A1156 Waterworks Street
Roads closed from 08:30 to 11:00
- Cliff Lane
- Cliff Road
- Common Quay
- Holywells Road
- Neptune Quay
- Patteson Road
- Wherry Quay
Roads closed from 08:30 to 12:15
- The Street
- Roads closed from 08:30 to 13:00
- B1456 Freston Hill
- B1456 The Strand
Roads closed from 08:30 to 13:15
- Bath Street
- Dock Street
- Hawes Street
- New Cut West
- Stoke Quay
- Vernon Street
- Wherstead Road
Roads closed from 08:30 to 13:30
- Bridge Street
- Chalon Street
- Chancery Road
- Commercial Road
- Grafton Way
- New Cardinal Street
- Portman Road
- Princes Street
- Russell Road
- St Peter's Dock
Parking Suspension Details
| Details - No Waiting/Parking/Loading on: | Suspended on Saturday 20 September from | Until these times on Sunday 21 September |
| Constantine Road | 18:00 | 13:30 |
| B1080 Ipswich Road up to Woodlands Road | 18:00 | 13:00 |
| B1080 Main Road Junction of Freston Street | 18:00 | 13:00 |
| Ipswich Marina | 18:00 | 11:00 |
Parking Information for Ipswich Half Marathon 2025
If you’re travelling into Ipswich by car on Sunday, please ensure your parking plans take account of road closures and access information. There are restrictions in place at several car parks located nearby Portman Road stadium, where the Ipswich Half Marathon will start and finish.
These are:
- Ipswich Borough Council Portman Road Long Stay Car Parks, IP1 2BS – 550 spaces, inaccessible from 08:00 to 13:00
- Ipswich Borough Council West End Road Car Park, IP1 2DZ – 385 spaces, only accessible from West End from 08:00 to 13:00
- NCP Ipswich Portman Road, IP1 2BP – 65 spaces, inaccessible from 08:00 to 13:00
- Buttermarket Car Park, IP1 1SL – 370 spaces, inaccessible between 08:00 and 10:00
- NCP Ipswich Station, IP2 8AL – 494 spaces, access/egress via B1075 during road closures
Details of other Ipswich Borough Council car parks around the town centre can be found at: www.ipswich.gov.uk/parking-transport-and-streets/parking/where-park/car-park-locations-and-tariffs