Leeds Running Festival April 2026

Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 9:00 am

Roundhay Park, Leeds

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Leeds Running Festival April 2026

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About

Run one of the Europe's largest city parks in Leeds Running Festival. With a 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon on offer, runners from all walks of life are welcome. So whether its your first 5k or you're gunning for that Half Marathon PB, everyone earns a finisher's medal.

Half Marathon, Group of 6, 10k, and 1 more

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Sun, Apr 5, 2026

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Leeds, United Kingdom

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Who‘s Attending?

1 community members attending

Where and when

Location

Roundhay Park, Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2HH, UK

Start times

Sunday, Apr 5, 2026

Half Marathon: 9:00 AMGroup of 6: 9:00 AM10k: 10:00 AM5k: 10:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Leeds Running Festival April 2026

Half Marathon

13.1mi

£34

10k

10km

£30

5km

£26

Group of 6

£26.67

Route information

Take the opportunity to run a chip-timed 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon around the beautiful Roundhay Park in Leeds on Sunday 5th April 2026. This event supports the vital work of St. Gemma’s Hospice and offers a rewarding run through one of the largest city parks in Europe.

Roundhay Park spans over 700 acres of parkland, woodland, lakes, and gardens—providing an ideal setting for a spring race. Whether you’re chasing a PB or completing your first race, this supportive and scenic event welcomes runners of all abilities.

What's included

Finisher's Medal
Chip-timed results
Free official race photography
Post-race snacks and refreshments
Bag drop
Toilets
Fully marked and marshalled course

How to get there

Roundhay Park, Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2HH, UK

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PARKING/TRAVEL

There will be plenty of paid parking available around Roundhay Park, we suggest using the Mansion Car Park which is a short walk from the Event Village.

Event day logistics

09:00 am - Half Marathon start

Surface: Road/Gravel

10:00 am - 5K

Surface: Road/Gravel

Elevation Gain: 61m

10:00 am - 10K

Surface: Road/Gravel

12:30 PM - Race End

MINIMUM AGES

Half Marathon - 17 years and above

10k - 15 years and above

5k - 11 years and above

BAGGAGE

We will have a secure marquee where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach it to your bag. To collect, show your number to our staff and they will help you find your baggage.

TOILETS

Portaloos in the event village.

REFRESHMENTS

There will be water provided at the 5k point of the race, and there will also be water available at the finish along with your post race goodies and medal.

RESULTS

Results will be available here immediately after the race.

PICTURES

We will have an official photographer at the event, please check out our photos page after the race.

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