A host of family activities have been lined up for spectators at the SIG Insulation Sheffield Half Marathon 2014.

Organisers have created a hub at the race’s new home – the Don Valley Bowl – to keep family and friends entertained before, during and after the race.

At the grass Bowl, there will be a fairground with a helter skelter and number of different rides for children. Stalls will also be serving coffee, crepes and breakfast for spectators and runners.

Margaret Lilley, chairperson for the SIG Insulation Sheffield Half Marathon, said: “Moving to the Don Valley Bowl provides us with a great opportunity to revamp the race start and finish area to create much more of a fun, carnival feel.

“We are hugely exciting by the activities we’ll have on the grassed area, as well as the wide-range of food and drinks stalls, and we hope it encourages runners and spectators to make the race a fantastic family occasion.”

This year the 13.1 mile route will start at Attercliffe Common and end at Don Valley Bowl.

The grassed area will also feature a charity village and information tent. At the adjacent iceSheffield, people can skate for a £1 on the morning of the race.

The SIG Insulation Sheffield Half Marathon and 3k Fun Run, which attract runners of all ages and abilities from across the county, will take place on Sunday 6 April from 9am.

For more information and to secure a place to run on behalf of the event’s 10 chosen charities, call 0845 388 3438, or visit www.sheffieldmarathon.com to enter online.

Sheffield Live! volunteer Calvin Payne is running the Sheffield Half Marathon this year – read about Calvin here.