Spectator Information – LIA 2025

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday! Here’s all the essential information you need to know before you arrive:

Venue 
Paula Radcliffe Stadium 
Loughborough University 
LE11 3TU 

Schedule 
Doors open at 10am, and the first event starts at 10.30am. 
We will also be hosting a number of junior races on the track from 10:30am from a number of our local schools. 

You can view the full competition schedule on the Roster App. 
Download on IOS here
Download for Android here

Parking 
Please head to the West Entrance off Ashby Road (LE11 3QF) and security will direct you to Car Park 1 (What3Words). Please note: there will be no active parking charges on Sunday 18th May so there will be no requirement to use the parking machines on site. 

There will be a short walk from the car park to the event. Our free on-campus bus shuttle will also be running every 15 minutes. 

Tickets 
Please have your ticket ready to show at the spectator entrance. Allow enough time during busy periods as we're expecting a high volume of traffic throughout the day. 

Bag searches 
All bags will be subject to a security check on arrival and re-entry to the venue. 

What to wear 
Please come prepared for the weather.  We recommend bringing a hat and sunscreen. 

What to bring 
There is no seating at the venue so you may wish to bring a chair or a picnic blanket. Personal signs, flags and banners can be used in venue but must be collected/removed at the end of the event. 

Prohibited items 
The following items are not allowed at the event: 

  • Gazebos and sun shelters 
  • Glass 
  • Weapons 
  • Illegal substances 
  • Fireworks 
  • Flammable substances 
  • Drones 

Smoking/vaping is not allowed in or around the stadium. 

Catering 
There will be a variety of vendors available in our catering village, including a bar and an ice cream van. 

Community Fun Day
There will be a variety of activities for children as part of Loughborough Students' Union Community Fun Day, including face painting and inflateables! 

Activation Zone
There will be a variety of athletics activities to have a go at. You will also have the opportunity to buy Loughborough Sport merchandise.

First aid 
If you need any first aid or help throughout the event, please visit the Ticket Sales desk at the stadium entrance. 

Photography 
Please note there will be photography and filming inside the venue which could be used on the Loughborough University and Loughborough Sport website and social media channels. 

Live Stream
Our event will be streamed live on the Loughborough Sport YouTube channel here.

Last, but not least, we hope you have an amazing day!