Running Events in Leeds

The Award Winning Mizuno Endure24, its like Glastonbury for runners, its a 24 hour running party in the woods. Free camping for runners, friends, family and support crews. 24 hour catering, showers and massage are available throughout the event weekend. The race village will be full of music and entertainment with live result updates screened throughout the race. Ultra-running has never been this much fun.

Endure24 is a unique event in the running calendar, it mixes serious ultra-running with a 24 hour team relay race. Virtually anyone of any ability level can take part and enjoy a challenging but rewarding weekend of trail running. Our five mile woodland and trail routes are incredibly scenic and end with a loop around the event race village where the awesome support from your fellow runners never stops.

Huddersfield Marathon is a great way to bring your summer to an exciting and fulfilling start. Incorporating a half Marathon and the HD3 Fitness fun run at HQ. It's already on many "to-do" lists for the year!

Taking place on June 30th, the 2019 Halifax Marathon is going to be a great way to bring your summer to an exciting and fulfilling start. Incorporating a half Marathon and fun run plus lots of other activities at the event HQ. It's already on many "to-do" lists for the year!

A multi-terrain course with hills - one or two big hills - and some fantastic views! The last two or three miles is a lovely long downhill. A great excuse for you, your family, your pets and all your friends to have some fun, raise some much needed funds for a very worthy local charity, and eat cake, lots of cake! Plus family fun run.

This 9km multi-terrain fundraising run takes in the great views of Agden Reservoir, near the picturesque village of Bradfield, Sheffield.

Starting outside Bradfield Parish Village Cricket Club this two-lap race begins with the AAA Windy Bank Climb Strava Segment. This 1km segment with 154ft climb is sure to get your heart rate going. Will you be King or Queen of the Mountain?

The route then goes off road around the Agden Reservoir footpath before returning to the road for a nice descent back to the Cricket Club to start your second lap.

After crossing the finish line pick up your goodie bag and a complimentary sports massage from one of Katie Bells Physiotherapy & Wellness Team.

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TeamOA are proud to present the world famous AleAthlon

This is a "race" over 10km throughout the picturesque Holme Valley with our aid stations stocking optional samples of some of Yorkshire's Finest Ales. Should you cross the finish line and still be thirsty, we have a bar until late! Beer, Food!

There are mysterious sounds and sightings being reported around Sheffield. Its up to you and only you to save yourself from the figures lurking in the shadows. We predict that the zombies will attack Sheffield on Saturday 25th May 2019, so its up to you to gather your troops and take on the zombies. The undead will be lurking in the shadows of the trees for an estimated 5km. Are you ready to run for your life?

The Round Res, is an event based on a 5k route around Scammondon Water, the challenge starts and finishers above Scammonden Water (NW of Huddersfield) you & your team, run around the reservoir.

Join us for the SECOND annual Sheffield Defeat Dementia Superhero Sprint on Saturday 8th June 2019.

This brand new Superhero/Supervillain sprint event consists of a 5km fun run and a 10km race and costume contest on the beautiful Sheffield/Tinsley canal towpath. Wear your favourite superhero or supervillain gear and use your superpowers to walk, run or sprint to the finish line. Its going to be a whole comic strip of fun with a whole lot of running thrown in too!

Burn off some energy, use your superpowers and have a WHOLE load of superhero or supervillain fun!. It's a family friendly 5k,10k with a medal and a FREE goody bag for all finishers!

Bring your family and friends and join us as we take to the streets for the second annual Sheffield Superhero Sprint. Choose your distance - 5km or 10km - and get going before the supervillains catch you. Run on your own, as a pair or in a team. FREE goody bag and bespoke medal for all runners; friendly marshals & refreshments available too. Get your capes on!

The Ladybower Trail Marathon is set in the idyllic beauty spot of the Peak District national park, the course is surrounded by the elevated fells set within the Derwent Valley. Described by fellow runners as one of the most scenic trail marathons in the Peak District this one is not to be missed.

Are you faster than a canal barge from Marsden to Diggle?

Start Tunnel end Marsden, at the same time as the barge enters the tunnel, finish in diggle before the barge. Follow this very well marked route, running or walking to earn a Chip Butties etc at the Diggle hotel...

A fast fun packed forest trail run with some challenging uphills and rewarding downhills!

Starting in Meanwood, the Holly Hustle takes in some of the best trails that Leeds has to offer. A combination of beautiful Meanwood Park and the Hollies, famous for well-kept paths through extensive woodlands, with a vast collection of different species of flowers. Then onto the marvellous Meanwood Valley Trail, past the Seven Arches viaduct and Adel Crag. With the option of a quarter or two-lap half Marathon and free hot soup and crusty bread at the end theres possibly no reason why this shouldnt be on every fun-loving trail runners bucket list!

The WTM really brings something new and fresh to trail running. The route showcases some of the areas hidden treasures, and will take you to locations new. Routes all fully marked for an easy days trail running without the need for to much thought!

The best ideas are always the most simple! Start at the bottom of the hill and run to the top, then if thats not enough run back down. 400m up then down. In God's own county, this will be a race you won't forget. And with 4 different distances there's a route for all.

Lost Lad is a 8.5 mile fell race with 1981ft of elevation. Starting from the iconic dam wall at Fairholmes, the route will lead you out onto the shores of the Derwent reservoirs.

Run, Walk or Crawl your way through fantastic countryside, a well marked course with fully stocked aid stations every 10 miles, unmanned water stations every 5 miles. Hosted by Team OA in the fabulous Colne Valley in Gods own county... Yorkshire; the heart of Great Britain! The 30 is just a few short miles up from a marathon, perfect step to ultra distance, while our top distance 150 miles!

We are bringing Bubble Rush back to Harewood House for another year.

Wed love for you to join us at Harewood House, not only to help St Gemmas Hospice raise vital funds, but to have a bubbly fun time with you and all of your family!

A 6 Km Mixed terrain (Roads, Tracks and trails) trail run/walk with feed stations every few Kilometres* (ish), stocked with Pies! So run, walk or crawl your way around this Pie themed event.

Using a little bit of military know how we have come up with possibly the most challenging race in the UK! You will be placed on our bus, blindfolded** and then driven to your drop location (The distances are as the crow flies) from the event centre. Here you will be released at 2 minute intervals, all you have to do is make your way back to the event centre.

Be warned now, the distances are as the crow flies.

A scenic and challenging 2 lap route, on farm tracks, across fields and through woodland, including two brutal climbs 'Up the Odda'. Enter individually to complete the 2 lap 10k route - or enter the 'Duo' as a relay team (of 2) completing 1 lap each. The Up the Odda Duo is a challenge for a running pair, each taking on one 5k lap of the same scenic and challenging route. Please note- finishers times will be given as a combined time of both runners.

The Bridge Too Far Ultra takes you from Otley through the dales of Wharfedale, Washburndale, Nidderdale and all the way back to Pool-in-Wharfedale, The shorter route turns around at Pateley Bridge.

This is an out and back route. Although the finish is an extra 5km (3 miles) from the start. As such you may elect to turn around sooner. There are 4 Checkpoints although you pass through the same ones on the way back! This race is especially challenging as you pass you car with 3 miles to go. Will you be tempted to quit early?

The Apperley Bridge Canter (more colloquially known as the ABC) is a challenging race of approximately 10km, largely off-road along woodland tracks in a rural part of the Aire Valley. It attracts runners from clubs across Yorkshire, as well as increasing numbers of unattached runners. The race is organised annually by Horsforth Harriers from its established base at Woodhouse Grove School, Apperley Bridge.

Starting from the beautiful village of Langsett, this new and exciting race will twist and wind you through some of the most scenic forest trails in the Peak District National park.

From there you will hit a single track that changes in elevation several times, from the top of this climb you will be greeted to a spectacular technical decent which will land you right into the heart of the Derwent valley.

The Bradford 5k takes a route around Lister Park and past Cartwright Hall, following the paths and roads within the park. The course has a few inclines and hills, and has an amazing all round atmosphere

As the name suggests this is an out and back canter on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The route will start and finish at Kirkstall about 2.5 miles outside the centre of Leeds. Whilst this flat route is not particularly technical its a great opportunity to improve your own PB.

Enter the 10K or Teen Fun Run!

The EvenSplits Leeds 5K Race Series is staged at the Brownlee Centre Cycle Circuit in Leeds. The series consists of ten, monthly, 5K road races split into an A race and a B race. The A race is for those who expect to run sub-22:30 and the B race for those who expect to run 22:30 or above.

This race is suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research.

The course starts and finishes in front of Temle Newsam house. It is a beautiful one lap course snaking its way around the estate. It is a mix of tarmac pathways, gravel trails and some sections of cut grass to run on. There are 1-2 hills but nothing too arduous, all runnable for a first time 5k

There are plenty of areas at the start and finish in front of the house and on the course from which to spectate, these will be obvious to find on event day.

The Spring race calendar is traditionally very busy but where can you find one on Easter Monday? You don't have to look too far - we are easy to reach for most of the Yorkshire area is just a couple of miles to the south of Pontefract.

Our venue is easy to spot - just look for a water tower at the top of the hill - loads of parking on site.

Hyde Park Harriers 8th Annual Summer Mile is a one mile race staged in heats on tarmac paths in Woodhouse Moor (aka Hyde Park). Tell us your predicted time when you enter (a time predictor is at https://www.runnersworld.co.uk/rws-race-time-predictor) and well put you in a heat with others of a similar standard.

A multi-terrain undulating 10k around the streets and valley of Pudsey.

33rd JACK BLOOR RACES

All your race entry fees go to the Jack Bloor Memorial Fund that awards grants to young people who want to improve their skills in the outdoor.

The scenic, hilly, one-lap course follows public roads and tracks through Pudsey Valley and Black Carr Woods and has open views across the valley.

A run in the country that starts in the city!

The Eccup 10 is happy to support the Hollybank Trust. Previous course tweaks are retained including the faster finish straight, but it still takes in the rural closed roads in and around Eccup that make this Leeds most popular 10 mile road race! Abbey Runners will be making a donation to both Hollybank Trust and our charity of the year from the race proceeds and you can also support either or both by making an additional donation with your entry.

The Urban Legend Ultra is substantially offroad, but takes you right near to the heart of Leeds visiting many of the public greenspaces during the course. It is based on the North West Leeds Greenway. Starting in Otley climbing sharply over the Chevin via Suprise View to Guiseley, Yeadon, Rawdon, Horsforth, Hawksworth Wood, Kirkstall, Burley Park, Headingley, Hyde Park then along the Meanwood Valley Trail through Adel Woods to Eccup Reservoir, Golden Acre Park, Pauls Pond, Cookridge, Bramhope back into Otley, before finishing in Pool-in-Wharfedale.

3.75 miles of Road/Trail. We need your D.O.B and Club

Beautiful trail race around the grounds of Cannon Hall Gorgeous evening run, lapped route in and around the beautiful grounds of Cannon Hall

A fast tour of Coiners country on paths, tracks & moorland, taking in Erringden Moor, Stoodley Pike & Bell House Moor. The route offers spectacular views of Cragg Vale & passes by the old coiners cottages of Bell House & Keelam.

Big Fun Run is a series of 5k untimed runs staged within scenic settings throughout the UK from July to October. Run for fitness, run for charity, run for funjust run! Theres no pressure, just some easy moves and lots of laughs. Its all about getting involved, having fun and enjoying the whole experience of the day.

As a continuing legacy of the work by Jo Cox MP and to celebrate Jos belief that far more unites us than divides us we are holding 2 runs around Oakwell Hall and Country Park. This year, the first run will start at 9:30am and is a 6.5km cross country challenge and the second run starts at 11:00am is a 2.5km family fun run. There will be music and surprises on the route and a party at the finish line. With food stalls, a bar, a Mascots' Race and entertainment this really is a day out for the whole family

Come and enjoy a 10K morning run through the breathtaking countryside above the pennine village of Sowerby. The circular route follows quiet country roads, bridleways and paths with panoramic views over the Calderdale and Ryburn valleys. Approx 40% of the route is off-road on tracks and paths

The Race for Life is anything but a race. Its your time to get together with friends and family and show cancer it wont win. Its not about being the fittest or the fastest, its about crossing the finish line any way you want.

The multi award winning Endure24 is a unique event in the running calendar, it mixes serious ultra-running with a 24 hour team relay race. Virtually anyone of any ability can take part and enjoy a challenging but rewarding weekend of running. Our five mile woodland trail routes are incredibly scenic and end with a loop around the race village where the awesome support from 8000 runners and spectators never stops.

Starting from Otley, the High Life Ultra takes you to the highest points surrounding Otley for the best views around. Top the moors of Baildon Moor, (Skipton Moor), Askwith Moor, Lindley Moor, The Chevin, Rombalds Moor and others.

Following the huge sucess of our first event in 2018 we're returning the event at Penistone in 2019 for an afternoon/evening Black Knight Run, there will be an award for the best coconuts! Starting at 14:00 and in to the evening, with a sunset of 20:55 you may just need lights if you're going to run deep into the evening!

The course is along an old railway line and is all closed to traffic, be a gentle out and back from the Community Centre in Penistone. There'll be cake, there'll be SVN bling, there'll be SVN goody bags!

A 23 mile or 18 mile circular challenge walk/run in & around the beautiful Colne valley area, hosted by one of the LDWAs friendliest groups. 'A reet gud day owt'.

Welcome to the Ripon 10 (~10 miles) probably the most scenic multi-terrain race in England

The race, which starts and finishes on Hell Wath Nature Reserve, is a hilly but picturesque course that leads the runners from Hell Wath around the Studley Royal Estate with beautiful views of Ripon and the stunning, surrounding countryside.

An undulating 5 mile road race on quiet country roads from the Bronte village of Haworth. The race is two laps of Pensistone Country Park and incorporates the Yorkshire Vets 5 mile road championships.

The Bahtat trail marathon and half marathon are multi-terrain races taking place in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.