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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Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances ranging from 5K to ultra, all along the flat, even towpath, this event is truly perfect for runners of all abilities.
Almost three-quarters (72%) of women in the UK change their outdoor activity routines during winter – and the Let’s Lift the Curfew movement is calling for that to end.
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.
A trail race event that is flat and fast and perfect for a PB and also brilliant for a beginner or the runner who wants to do their own pace with bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.
A trail race event that is flat and fast and perfect for a PB and also brilliant for a beginner or the runner who wants to do their own pace with bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.
Follow a pretty loop through a lovely country park (a former colliery) on good paths with challenging hills to earn your bespoke medal and finish line treats. There's a race for you and your dog too!
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.
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.
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this spring over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
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.
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales, with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales, with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales, with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
A 6.7 mile circular run around the majestic grounds of Temple Newsam, Leeds, Yorkshire over your chosen distance with a bespoke medal and lots of goodies at the finish line.
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.
Welcome to the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon which has become hugely popular, with thousands of runners of all abilities taking to the streets the city's most scenic countryside and outer suburbs.
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!
Race in Bronte Country on the spectacular Moors surrounding Haworth, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal, goodies and treats for all finishers.
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.
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.
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.
The Leeds Mini and Junior Run is a great way to get active this year!
A scenic out-and-back course alongside the Huddersfield Canal. West Yorkshire with bespoke medals, sweets and other goodies for all finishers.
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!
The UK’s biggest 24 hour relay race. 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?
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
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.
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.
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Saltaire for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Marsden for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
Enjoy a summer run in Bingley this year through stunning Yorkshire countryside over a variety of terrain including sections of towpath, woodland and fields to finish with lots of lovely goodies.
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Rodley for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Cromwell Bottom for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Bingley for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
Woohoo the last in the Summer Series for 2025. Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all.
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this autumn with a choice of distances, all along the flat and even towpath, this event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this autumn with a choice of distances, all along the flat and even towpath, this event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
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.
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.