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Important information about Loughborough International Athletics

Loughborough University is proud to be hosting the Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday 18 May 2025.

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.

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 16 May - Saturday 17 May

  • Car Park 15 - closed for catering village

Car park closures on Sunday 18 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
  • Car Park 1

Road closures on Sunday 18 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.

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