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Marathons in Leeds

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Multiple loops around the trails of Temple Newsam, Leeds, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal and lots of goodies and treats for all finishers.
  • Sun 5 May
  • £39-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Dandelions at Dawn | Temple Newsam | Marathon

Multiple loops around the trails of Temple Newsam, Leeds, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal and lots of goodies and treats for all finishers.

  • 26.2 miles multi terrain running
Welcome to the second year of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon which follows a route from Headingley Stadium into Wharfedale with thousands of runners of all abilities.
  • Sun 12 May
  • £65-£67
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Welcome to the second year of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon which follows a route from Headingley Stadium into Wharfedale with thousands of runners of all abilities.

  • 26.2 miles road running
Take on this fast and flat summer extravaganza along with the Leeds to Liverpool canal. These out-and-back routes are perfect for all participants looking to run further in a friendly atmosphere.
  • Sat 15 Jun
  • £39-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Summer Extravaganza | Marathon

Take on this fast and flat summer extravaganza along with the Leeds to Liverpool canal. These out-and-back routes are perfect for all participants looking to run further in a friendly atmosphere.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Rothwell Cakeathon takes place within Rothwell Park - a race that ends with cake. Collect your cake, your finisher's medal and enjoy the beautiful Rothwell Park.
  • Sun 14 Jul
  • £39-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

'Ruddy' Rothwell's Cakeathon | Marathon

Rothwell Cakeathon takes place within Rothwell Park - a race that ends with cake. Collect your cake, your finisher's medal and enjoy the beautiful Rothwell Park.

  • 26.2 miles multi terrain running
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
  • Sun 27 Oct
  • £39-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Hubble Bubble Trail Races and the Fearsome Evening Run | Marathon

A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Multi terrain trail running through the glorious trails surrounding Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds including the beautiful River Aire and Bramley Fall Park for runners of all stripes with a bespoke medal.
  • Sun 17 Nov
  • £39-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Kudos its Kirkstall Abbey | Marathon

Multi terrain trail running through the glorious trails surrounding Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds including the beautiful River Aire and Bramley Fall Park for runners of all stripes with a bespoke medal.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
  • Sat 14 Dec
  • £39-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker Day 1 | Marathon

Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!

  • 26.2 miles trail running
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over marathon distance.
  • Sun 15 Dec
  • £39-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker Day 2 | Marathon

An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over marathon distance.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
This event is a huge favourite among the trail running community selling with lovely scenery, challenging hills and a little bit of mud it encompasses everything trail.
  • Sun 2 Feb 2025
  • £40-£42
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Grim Leodis | Marathon

This event is a huge favourite among the trail running community selling with lovely scenery, challenging hills and a little bit of mud it encompasses everything trail.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on traffic-free trails and the canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. All levels of runner welcome.
  • Sat 8 Mar 2025
  • £40-£42
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Spring Canal Canter Day 1 | Marathon

Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on traffic-free trails and the canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. All levels of runner welcome.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.
  • Sun 9 Mar 2025
  • £40-£42
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Spring Canal Canter Day 2 | Marathon

Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.

  • 26.2 miles multi terrain running

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Two loops around the trails of Temple Newsam, Leeds, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal and lots of goodies and treats for all finishers.
  • Sun 5 May
  • £28-£30
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Dandelions at Dawn | Temple Newsam | Half Marathon

Two loops around the trails of Temple Newsam, Leeds, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal and lots of goodies and treats for all finishers.

  • 13.1 miles multi terrain running
The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!
  • Sun 12 May
  • £37-£49
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Half Marathon

The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Take on this fast and flat summer extravaganza along with the Leeds to Liverpool canal. These out-and-back routes are perfect for all participants looking to run further in a friendly atmosphere.
  • Sat 15 Jun
  • £28-£30
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Summer Extravaganza | Half Marathon

Take on this fast and flat summer extravaganza along with the Leeds to Liverpool canal. These out-and-back routes are perfect for all participants looking to run further in a friendly atmosphere.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
  • Sun 27 Oct
  • £28-£30
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Hubble Bubble Trail Races and the Fearsome Evening Run | Half Marathon

A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
Multi terrain trail running through the glorious trails surrounding Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds including the beautiful River Aire and Bramley Fall Park for runners of all stripes with a bespoke medal.
  • Sun 17 Nov
  • £28-£30
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Kudos its Kirkstall Abbey | Half Marathon

Multi terrain trail running through the glorious trails surrounding Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds including the beautiful River Aire and Bramley Fall Park for runners of all stripes with a bespoke medal.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
  • Sat 14 Dec
  • £28-£30
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker Day 1 | Half Marathon

Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!

  • 13.1 miles trail running
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over this distance.
  • Sun 15 Dec
  • £28-£30
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker Day 2 | Half Marathon

An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over this distance.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?
  • Sat 4 Jan 2025
  • £42.40
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

The Drop | Leeds | 15 Mile

We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?

  • 15 miles multi terrain running
This event is a huge favourite among the trail running community selling with lovely scenery, challenging hills and a little bit of mud it encompasses everything trail.
  • Sun 2 Feb 2025
  • £29-£31
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Grim Leodis | Half Marathon

This event is a huge favourite among the trail running community selling with lovely scenery, challenging hills and a little bit of mud it encompasses everything trail.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on traffic-free trails and the canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. All levels of runner welcome.
  • Sat 8 Mar 2025
  • £29-£31
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Spring Canal Canter Day 1 | Half Marathon

Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on traffic-free trails and the canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. All levels of runner welcome.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.
  • Sun 9 Mar 2025
  • £28-£30
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Spring Canal Canter Day 2 | Half Marathon

Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.

  • 13.1 miles multi terrain running
  • Sun 18 Aug
  • £26
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Running Festival | Half Marathon

Take the opportunity to run a chip timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around the beautiful Roundhay Park in Leeds in 2024.

  • 13.1 miles road running

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This is a lapped event around the trails of Temple Newsam, Leeds, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal and lots of goodies and treats for all finishers.
  • Sun 5 May
  • £23-£55
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Dandelions at Dawn | Temple Newsam

This is a lapped event around the trails of Temple Newsam, Leeds, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal and lots of goodies and treats for all finishers.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50K ultra run
Welcome to the second year of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon which follows a route from Headingley Stadium into Wharfedale with thousands of runners of all abilities.
  • Sun 12 May
  • £65-£67
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Welcome to the second year of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon which follows a route from Headingley Stadium into Wharfedale with thousands of runners of all abilities.

  • 26.2 miles road running
The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!
  • Sun 12 May
  • £37-£49
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Half Marathon

The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Take on this fast and flat summer extravaganza along with the Leeds to Liverpool canal. These out-and-back routes are perfect for all participants looking to run further in a friendly atmosphere.
  • Sat 15 Jun
  • £23-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Summer Extravaganza

Take on this fast and flat summer extravaganza along with the Leeds to Liverpool canal. These out-and-back routes are perfect for all participants looking to run further in a friendly atmosphere.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
The Leeds Mini and Junior Run is a great way to get active this year!
  • Sun 23 Jun
  • £8-£30
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Mini and Junior Run

The Leeds Mini and Junior Run is a great way to get active this year!

  • Fun run 2
This is where it all began. The Leeds 10K was Jane Tomlinson’s vision. Throughout the route that takes in many of the city’s historic landmarks, crowds come out in force with a fantastic atmosphere!
  • Sun 23 Jun
  • £26-£38
  • 2 charities
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds 10K

This is where it all began. The Leeds 10K was Jane Tomlinson’s vision. Throughout the route that takes in many of the city’s historic landmarks, crowds come out in force with a fantastic atmosphere!

  • 10 km road running
Rothwell Cakeathon takes place within Rothwell Park - a race that ends with cake. Collect your cake, your finisher's medal and enjoy the beautiful Rothwell Park.
  • Sun 14 Jul
  • £23-£55
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

'Ruddy' Rothwell's Cakeathon

Rothwell Cakeathon takes place within Rothwell Park - a race that ends with cake. Collect your cake, your finisher's medal and enjoy the beautiful Rothwell Park.

  • Multi-terrain run 3
  • 10 miler
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
An annual favourite through Leeds city centre with an amazing atmosphere and perfect for runners of all levels! Come and run for the exclusive medal, finish line goodies, chip timing and text result.
  • Sun 13 Oct
  • £11.52-£30.49
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Abbey Dash | Age UK

An annual favourite through Leeds city centre with an amazing atmosphere and perfect for runners of all levels! Come and run for the exclusive medal, finish line goodies, chip timing and text result.

  • 10K run
  • Fun run
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
  • Sun 27 Oct
  • £4-£55
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Hubble Bubble Trail Races and the Fearsome Evening Run

A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • + 3 more races
Multi terrain trail running through the glorious trails surrounding Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds including the beautiful River Aire and Bramley Fall Park for runners of all stripes with a bespoke medal.
  • Sun 17 Nov
  • £24-£55
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Kudos its Kirkstall Abbey

Multi terrain trail running through the glorious trails surrounding Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds including the beautiful River Aire and Bramley Fall Park for runners of all stripes with a bespoke medal.

  • Trail run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
  • Sat 14 Dec
  • £14-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker Day 1

Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound to start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or the challenge of a longer distance.
  • Sun 15 Dec
  • £14-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker Day 2

An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound to start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or the challenge of a longer distance.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?
  • Sat 4 Jan 2025
  • £42.40
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

The Drop | Leeds

We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?

  • 10 miler
  • Multi-terrain run
This event is a huge favourite among the trail running community selling with lovely scenery, challenging hills and a little bit of mud it encompasses everything trail over single or multiple-laps.
  • Sun 2 Feb 2025
  • £24-£56
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Grim Leodis

This event is a huge favourite among the trail running community selling with lovely scenery, challenging hills and a little bit of mud it encompasses everything trail over single or multiple-laps.

  • Trail run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. A range of distances to suit every level of runner.
  • Sat 8 Mar 2025
  • £15-£56
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Spring Canal Canter Day 1

Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. A range of distances to suit every level of runner.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • + 2 more races
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. A range of distances to suit every level of runner.
  • Sun 9 Mar 2025
  • £14-£56
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Spring Canal Canter Day 2

Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. A range of distances to suit every level of runner.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Multi-terrain run
  • + 2 more races
  • Sat 4 May
  • £13-£45
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Bramley Fall Tag Team Race

A Tag Team is a pair of runners who race as a team, taking the course alternately.

  • 4.4 km trail running
  • Tue 7 May
  • £12.50-£14.50
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rothwell Harriers & A.C. Canal Race 1

A 3-race summer series. Races held monthly from May to July in Methley on a Tuesday evening.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 18 May
  • £10-£32
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Sugarwell Hill Runble

Introducing the Hill Runble!

  • 1.4 km trail running
  • Sun 19 May
  • £6.50-£24
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Cookridge Community 10K and Fun Run

The 5th running of the trail 10K run in memory of Gareth Dunn

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Wed 22 May
  • £9-£11
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

EvenSplits Leeds 5K - May

The EvenSplits Leeds 5K races are held monthly from February to November at the University of Leeds Brownlee Centre.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 2 Jun
  • £16-£21
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

LBT Junior Aquathlon

The LBT Junior Aquathlon is back for another year in 2024.

  • Kids aquathlon 6
  • Tue 4 Jun
  • £12.50-£14.50
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rothwell Harriers & A.C. Canal Race 2

A 3-race summer series. Races held monthly from May to July in Methley on a Tuesday evening.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 9 Jun
  • £22.50
Leeds, North Yorkshire, UK

The Edge of Reason

The GPX Series is something that Sportive HQ has been promising for a while since running the first test event in 2023, Leyburn Blast.

  • 77 miles road cycling
  • Sun 9 Jun
  • £20-£25
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

The Doko Challenge North

Put yourself to the test, Gurkha style! Take on The Gurkha Welfare Trust’s annual 5K Doko Challenge North.

  • 5 km xc running
  • Sat 15 Jun
  • £15-£17
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

The Shadwell 10K

Organised by Shadwell Runners, this is a scenic 10km multi-terrain race starting and finishing at Shadwell Primary School.

  • 10 km multi terrain running
  • Wed 19 Jun
  • £9-£11
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

EvenSplits Leeds 5K - June

The EvenSplits Leeds 5K races are held monthly from February to November at the University of Leeds Brownlee Centre.

  • 5 km road running
  • Wed 26 Jun
  • £9-£11
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

The Hyde Park Harriers Summer Mile

The Hyde Park Harriers’ Summer Mile is an evening of one mile races on tarmac paths in Woodhouse Moor.

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sat 29 Jun
  • £12.50-£42.50
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Inflatable 5K - Leeds (Yorkshire)

Get ready to bounce your way through The World's BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Obstacle race
  • Tue 2 Jul
  • £7.50-£14.50
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rothwell Harriers & A.C. Canal Race 3

A 3-race summer series. Races held monthly from May to July in Methley on a Tuesday evening.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run

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