Important Information about ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº International Athletics: 19 May 2024

Outside the Paula Radcliffe Stadium, showing the track and attendees watching on the grass banks

ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº University is proud to be hosting the ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday, 19 May 2024.

Widely recognised as the curtain raiser to the outdoor season, this is an action-packed day of first-class athletics hosted at the Paula Radcliffe Stadium on campus. ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº athletes will compete against teams representing England, Wales, Scotland, Great Britain and Northern Ireland Under 20s and the National Athletics League.   

Purchase your tickets. 

As a significant sports event with a high number of spectators expected, campus users should be aware of the following information: 

Car park closures on Sunday 19 May

  • HIPAC Upper Car Park – restricted access to selected Officials and Event Workforce only 
  • Car Park 8 – restricted access to selected Officials and Event Workforce only 
  • Car Park 15 – closed for catering village 

Spectators will be directed to park in the following car parks:

  • Car Park 5 
  • Car Park 9 
  • Brockington/Schofield 
  • Car Park 13/14 
  • Chemistry 
  • Wavy Top 

Road closures on Sunday 19 May

  • Towers Way – from the security gatehouse to Car Park 9 
  • Rutland Way – behind Rutland and Hazlerigg Buildings – this will be controlled access only for Event Workforce, Officials and Emergency Services 

PA system

Please note that a PA system will be used at the Stadium between 9am-6pm. There will also be sound checks taking place on Friday 17 May in the afternoon.