Explore Leeds
Yorkshire's biggest city is a hub of activity, playing host to major events such as the Leeds Running Festival and the World Triathlon Championship Series. Explore the range of events, clubs and outdoor adventures on offer in Leeds and its surrounding areas right here.
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- Sat 18 Apr
- £15-£31
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Saltaire
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 19 Apr
- £25-£42
Tempting at Tempsey
If you've never visited or run around the grounds of Temple Newsam then you're in for a treat. Temple Newsam is a jewel in the crown for Leeds.
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 25 Apr
- £45-£60
Calderdale Way Ultra
Set in the heart of the West Yorkshire moors, this ultra is the perfect addition to the spring running calendar with its open moorland, woodland trails, canals and scenic views.
- Ultra run 2
- Wed 29 Apr
- £22
Piglove by the River 10K & 5K
An evening event at a lovely beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District - grab a picnic bench, a pint of craft beer and admire the views. The perfect spot for a sunny evening!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 7 May
- £10-£17
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 14 May
- £10-£17
Rodley - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Wed 20 May
- From £22
Calverley Chaos
Chaos on the Calverley Millennium Way. A 12km/7.5 mile trail race taking place on the fully marked Calverley Millennium Way footpath. Find out why it's Chaos...
- 5 miles trail running + 712 ft ascent
- Thu 21 May
- £10-£17
Saltaire - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Saltaire for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 28 May
- £10-£17
Slawit - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Slaithwaite (Slawit) for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 30 May
- £14-£30
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 31 May
- £24-£42
Rothwell Cakeathon
Run. Refuel. Repeat. Take on the Rothwell Cakeathon and earn every slice in this friendly, traffic-free, flat, runnable course with a welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere.
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Thu 4 Jun
- £10-£17
Bingley-Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Bingley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 6 Jun
- £20-£88
North Leeds Skyline
Starting from Otley, trail runners will follow the distance of their choice on hilly and scenic waymarked paths through Chevin Forest Park and beyond with regular checkpoints and aid stations.
- Trail run 2
- Ultra run
- Thu 11 Jun
- £10-£17
Marsden - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Marsden for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 18 Jun
- £10-£17
Cromwell Bottom-Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Cromwell Bottom for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 20 Jun
- £14-£30
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Kirkstall
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 20 Jun
- £20-£100
Two Rose Ultra
An ultramarathon with a difference, The usual ultra set-up with a bit extra thrown in: this unique event offers you a choice between two 50km loops or the full 100km.
- 50K ultra run 2
- 100K ultra run
- Sun 21 Jun
- £14-£42
Breezy in Brighouse & Special Solstice Run
Celebrate the longest night with a breezy, atmospheric run through Brighouse — enjoy open-air vibes, community spirit and the chance to move and connect under summer skies.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Thu 25 Jun
- £10-£17
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun
- £95-£105
- Team & charity places only
Endure24 | Leeds
The north's biggest 24-hour relay! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
- 24 hrs multi terrain running
- Thu 2 Jul
- £10-£17
Saltaire - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Saltaire for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 9 Jul
- £10-£17
Leeds - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 11 Jul
- £14-£42
Sithee at Slawit Again
Starting and finishing in the village of Slaithwaite, pronounced 'Slawit' to the locals, this is perhaps the most undulating canal by a long chalk. Bespoke medal, drinks and goodies for all.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- Thu 16 Jul
- £10-£17
Huddersfield - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 23 Jul
- £10-£17
Cromwell Bottom-Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Cromwell Bottom for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 26 Jul
- £15-£31
AIRE Ultra Trail and Super Trail Half
Stunning scenery and great local trails from the amazing Piglove By The River beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District - grab a post-run picnic bench and a pint of craft beer!
- Trail run
- Ultra run
- Sat 1 Aug
- £20-£65
She Strides Ultra 50K
West Yorkshire’s very first female-only ultra-marathon! Travelling through woodlands and open moorland, this scenic route passes through Hebden Bridge and Haworth as well as other areas of beauty.
- 50 km trail running + 5000 ft ascent
- Thu 6 Aug
- £10-£17
Rodley - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 13 Aug
- £10-£17
Slawit-Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Slaithwaite (Slawit) for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 15 Aug
- £25-£56
Sir Titus Summer Trot
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Trail run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 15 Aug
- £17-£22
Ilkley Skyline
A classic fell run that encompasses at least eight moors surrounding Ilkley, based on the Ilkley Skyline route conceived by North Leeds Fell Runner, Mike Ayers.
- Fell run 2
- Thu 20 Aug
- £10-£17
Bingley-Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Bingley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 22 Aug
- £24-£42
Summer Extravaganza
Soak up summer miles on a flat, fast canal towpath, with great support, generous treats and distances for every runner — a Yorkshire day out to remember.
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- Thu 27 Aug
- £10-£17
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 5 Sep
- £15-£82
Heights Ultra Trail
Now in its fifth year, this trail festival champions Yorkshire’s rugged beauty, inspiring runners to get active, explore lesser-known landscapes and take on a true trail ultra challenge.
- Fun run 2
- 10K run
- Ultra run 2
- 50K ultra run
- Sat 12 Sep
- £25-£27
Leeds Country Way In A Day 100K
The Leeds Country Way In a Day 100km is a full circumnavigation of the city of Leeds via the local LCW footpaths.
- 100K ultra run 2
- Sat 19 - Sun 20 Sep
- £25-£130
Calder Divide Trail
A multi-day gravel adventure across 12 valleys, 6 moors and along the watershed of the River Calder in West Yorkshire through a diverse and stunning landscape.
- Gravel events 2
- Sat 19 Sep
- £25-£56
Oktoberfest
Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. With distances ranging from 10K to ultra marathon along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 3 - Sun 4 Oct
- £5-£50
DirtFest
Race traffic-free on pristine gravel trails at Bramham Park’s DirtFest! Off-road duathlons and trail runs set within a stunning Grade I listed estate on trails otherwise off-limits.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Kids duathlon 4
- Gravel events
- + 2 more races
- Sat 31 Oct
- £4-£56
Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile
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.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Trail run
- + 2 more races
- Sat 7 Nov
- £23-£41
Swinsty & Fewston Lakeside Dash
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir within the Yorkshire Dales plus additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and grim treats at the finish line.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 7 Nov
- £14-£25
The Grim Reservoir Dogs
Enjoy a lovely early morning run on a lovely course around two North Yorkshire reservoirs with your dog and earn a medal for yourself and a neckerchief for your dog!
- Trail run 2
- Sat 7 Nov
- £13-£25
Moonlight Meander
Grab your head-torch, fairy lights, light-sabre and lanterns for a pitch black run through the woods, either 3.3-miles or 6.7-mile loops. What could possibly go wrong?
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sat 14 Nov
- £14-£30
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Kirkstall
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 15 Nov
- £8-£35
Leeds MoRun
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, Leeds!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 15 Nov
- £24-£42
Rothwell Kebabathon
Discover the ultimate trail running experience at Leeds Skelton Lake Services - an unexpected haven for nature lovers.
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 15 Nov
- £20
Meanwood Holly Hustle
A fast, fun-packed forest trail run with some challenging uphills and rewarding downhills! Starting in Meanwood, the run takes in some of the best trails that Leeds has to offer over a 10.5km route.
- 10.5 km trail running + 644 ft ascent
- Sun 6 Dec
- £14-£41
Do you like my Bingley Baubles
Enjoy a festive trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter. A challenging and scenic run over towpath, woodland, and fields with joyous distances from 5K to a full marathon.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 12 Dec
- £14-£41
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
- + 1 more race
- Sun 13 Dec
- £14-£41
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
- + 1 more race
- Thu 16 - Sat 18 Apr
- £223-£225
PB137 Pennine Bridleway Trail Challenge
Hebden Hey to Kirkby Stephen 137km (85 miles) in 50 hours
- 137 km trail running
- Sat 2 May
- £25-£30
Wild Hybrid Leeds - Bramham Park Solos
Bramham Park is a Grade I listed 18th-century country house in Bramham, between Leeds and Wetherby (just off the A1), in West Yorkshire.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Mon 4 May
- £6-£10
Coiners
A fast tour of Coiner's country on paths, tracks & moorland, taking in Erringden Moor, Stoodley Pike & Bell House Moor.
- 11 km fell running
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
- £6-£315
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, Relay & MND Mile
The iconic marathon is set to return, bringing with it the same inspiring spirit and the continuation of two hugely popular additions, the relay and the MND Mile - for a weekend of celebrations!
- Charity marathon
- Fun run
- Road run
- Sun 10 May
- £40-£85
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
- Sun 17 May
- £7-£26
Cookridge Community 10K and Fun Run
The 7th running of the event in memory of Gareth Dunn. A flat, scenic, multi-terrain course containing one grass hill half way round the route.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Sun 17 May
- £22.99-£24.99
The Pontefract 10K
The Pontefract 10K is returning for 2026. If you are new to running or you're coming back to beat your PB, the Pontefract 10K is the perfect race for you.
- 10 km road running
- Sat 23 - Thu 28 May
- £75
Source to Sea Trail
Connecting 'off-road' tracks across three National Parks where 10 of Yorkshire’s finest rivers begin their journey on the moors and onward to where they flow into the body of the North Sea.
- 730 km mountain biking + 9000 m ascent