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Former Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019. Since then, Rob and his family have campaigned tirelessly to raise awareness and funds to support other families living with MND.
The run sees thousands of participants take the street of Leeds, taking in some of the city's most scenic countryside and outer suburbs, the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon will be a fitting tribute to the city that launched Rob’s career and which he calls home.
the festival atmosphere was amazing, with beautiful scenery
This is an event that truly is for everyone, so whether you are an experienced runner or have never thought about running an event before, all abilities are welcome to join for a very special event with phenomenal support along the route and a vibrant atmosphere guaranteed.
You'll feel like a community hero and energised through the tough miles.
Motivational live music and dance - all the way to your stadium finale.
Brought to you by Run For All - the top runner reviews say it all.
I waited 13 years for a London Marathon place and to be honest it was MUCH better at Leeds.
Opens at 7.00am in the Event Village.
The Leeds Half Marathon Baggage will be located in the Headingley Stadium East Stand Long Room. This will open at 7:00am
Bottled water is available on 3miles, 6miles, and 10mile. Competitors are advised to consider the effects of dehydration and drink plenty of fluids to compensate.
High 5 Gels are available at miles 6 miles and 10 miles. High 5 tabs will be available at mile 8.
Post-event massage will be available in the event village.
A variety of performers and charity cheerleaders will be on hand to keep you motivated around the course.
Should you find you require medical assistance, personnel will be on hand to help at regular intervals on the course with fixed first aid stations located near to the water stations. There will also be a first aid unit and recovery area located near to the finish.
Headingley Stadium
Saint Michael's Lane
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS6 3BR
UK
Leeds is well connected by bus although there will be diversions due to the closed road run route.
Please note that there will be no trains arriving into Headingley or Burley Park before 09:00. There are also limited trains arriving into Leeds (LDS) before 0900 on event day. For train travel information please visit National Rail.
Headingley Stadium has a number of cycle racks available inside the venue. These will be available to participants and spectators who have a ticket.
There are eight water stations on course, at around three-mile intervals, where you will be able to pick up a 330ml bottle of water. High 5 energy stations will also be available on course including High5 Zero tabs and High5 energy gels. High 5 Zero tabs will be available at miles 6, 15.5, 21.5 and 23.5. Energy gels will be available at 5 miles. High5 Zero tabs are refreshing, great-tasting sugar-free hydration tablets that provide you with key electrolytes lost during exercise. High5 energy gels are a fruity burst of energy to power your muscles during exercise. Making it an ideal product to turn up the energy during your workout! A Red Bull energy station will also be available at Mile 14. A refreshing energy drink, marathon runners will get a burst of energy just over mid-way through the course.
The team of pacers, sponsored by Arla Protein, have been organised on behalf of the Northern Pacing Volunteers.
There will be friendly pacers on the course, sponsored by Arla Protein who can help you stick to your intended finish time. They’ll have flags attached to them with finish times so you can choose the best pace to suit you. It should feel easy in the first half of your race and then step it up in the second leg when your race really starts. If you experiencelow spells, stay positive and keep moving forward, tough moments pass. Go on, you can do it!
The marathon paced times are below:
There are 2 pacers for each time.
You and your supporters will be able to enjoy an array of fantastic local entertainment out on course. From brass bands to Irish dancing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Check out the 2024 entertainment:
This event is committed to keeping Leeds green and understands the importance of doing its bit for the environment. Bins will be provided across the event site and people are urged to use the facilities provided.
It is important that the course is left the way we found it. Recycling bins will be provided on course at each water station. If you want to hand on to your water beyond the provided bins, please pass any litter to your nearest marshal.
Entry fee (Unaffiliated)
£66.00
Entry fee (Affiliated)
£64.00
Entry fee (Unaffiliated)
£78.00
Entry fee (Affiliated)
£76.00
It was a great event from start to finish, well organised, helpful staff and great atmosphere over the course, and I hope it goes from strength to strength, definitely will be running the course again next year for sure. I’ve done London marathon 13 times but I can sure running Leeds marathon was just has amazing. Clare T
This was a great event, from the support of the crowds, to the mixed scenery in both towns, villages and lovely Yorkshire countryside. Gareth E
Carnival atmosphere and the crowd were absolutely amazing. Fitzy
By far the most memorable running event I’ve ever had the pleasure to be part of. David P
To the people of Leeds and its surrounding towns and villages I thank you. Your support was immense. To the students with the cheeky signs and the beautiful children with their power up signs. Thank you. To the drinkers in the bars of Otley who told me I was ‘nearly there’ you lied to me guys… Adie S
Great atmosphere, massage was much appreciated. Nicholas S
The organisation was superb, the welcoming and instruction was zero-stress. Alberto S
Wonderful experience and the support on the course was unbelievable. Robert S
What a brilliant event! Not my first marathon by any means but definitely one I will never forget. An emotional start line with a welcome from the great man himself, then out onto a challenging course. I waited 13 years for a London Marathon place and to be honest it was MUCH better at Leeds. Zoe N
Honestly a brilliant day - thank you for organising . Fraser M
Once set off the festival atmosphere was amazing with beautiful scenery. Peter S
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