Important information about Loughborough International Athletics: 17 May 2026

Loughborough University is proud to be hosting the Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday, 17 May 2026.

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. Loughborough athletes will compete against teams representing England, Wales, Scotland, Great Britain and Northern Ireland Under 20s and the National Athletics League. 

Find out more and purchase your tickets on the Loughborough Sport website.

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 Friday 15 May

  • Car Park 15 – closed for toilet and medical provisions

Car park closures on Saturday 16 May

  • Car Park 15 – closed for toilet and medical provisions
  • Car Park 8 – closed for set up of Fanzone

Car park closures on Sunday 17 May

  • HIPAC Upper Car Park – restricted access to selected officials and event workforce only
  • Car Park 8 – closed for Fanzone – emergency access and catering refresh only
  • Car Park 15 – closed for toilet and medical provisions

Spectators will be directed to park in the following car parks

  • Car Park 9
  • Brockington/Schofield
  • Car Park 13/14
  • Chemistry
  • Wavy Top
  • Car Park 1

Road closures on Sunday 17 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 Saturday, 18 May in the afternoon.