Leeds Running Events

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!

Due to the nature of the course (narrow paths, technical sections) headphones are not recommended for this event. This course contains one small private road section (marshalled) and runners will be advised to stay on the pavement where possible.

Great Owl running presents the inaugural Kirkstall Calverley Cutter. An 18km Trail / Road Hybrid Race consisting of approximately 9.5 km riverside path and trail / 4.5 km Canal Towpath / 4 km pavement. The Course starts on the Leeds Liverpool canal but soon meanders off on a loop taking in the sights of the fantastic River Aire, Calverley Cutting and Kirkstall Abbey.

Race registration and finish takes place at the award winning Kirkstall Bridge, on finishing all runners receive a delicious pint with their race number (or cider / glass of wine / soft drink) and a cosy warm atmosphere after what will certainly be a very cold January race!

Although the route is relatively simple the course will be part marked and marshalled at key areas and all runners will receive a route map / description upon entry.
The race will finish back at the Bridge pub and we will administer some kind of gong or bell system, so a mad dash to ring the bell will be part of the fun.

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.

The Wakefield 10k Road Race is organized for and by Wakefield Hospice, with the aim to raise as much as possible for patients and their families living with an end of life diagnosis. Wakefield Hospice annually needs to raise 4 million. We would not be able to achieve this without the help of local people going out of their way to raise funds through taking part in events like the Wakefield 10k.

Our 1k Mini Run is perfect for new runners or anyone who wants to enjoy a professional race set up over 1k. The course starts on the closed road and then runs into Clarence Park and is multi-terrain. This event is open to all ages and abilities.

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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!

We are happy to say that tickets are NOW on SALE but are limited so make sure you get in to avoid disappointment.

A choice of a 5km or 9 km (Roads Tracks and trails) easy trail run/walk with feed stations every so often, stocked with optional chocolate!

So run, walk or crawl your way around this Chocolate themed event.

Prizes for 1,2 & 3rd place, best team name, best fancy dress... Spot prizes- medal for all finishers

Back for a fourth year, starting from the beautiful village of Langsett situated on the edge of the Peak District national park. This is a super fast technical 10k route.
The race will twist and wind you through some beautiful forest hard packed trails, followed by some nice climbs with a fantastic downhill to the finish. The course is fully marked and marshalled so no need for navigation.

Back for a fourth year, starting from the beautiful village of Langsett situated on the edge of the Peak District national park. This is a super fast technical route.
The race will twist and wind you through some beautiful forest hard packed trails, followed by some nice climbs with a fantastic downhill to the finish. The course is fully marked and marshalled so no need for navigation.

Elsecar Trail running festival and Santa Dash along the lovely Transpennine trail. Enjoy a fantastic winter weekend of running along the lovely transpennine trail. On Saturday 16th, distances include the marathon and half marathon and on Sunday 17th you can run the 10k or for the second year running the fantastic santa dash (fancy dress encouraged).

Here's your chance to get 2019 off to an amazingly mad/bad/fabulous start. Put all your new year resolutions to one side and join us for the annual Sheffield "Hair of the Dog" Jog. Pick your distance - 5km or 10km - and enter as a pair, a solo or a team. Well behaved dogs are, of course, welcome, and in the interests of fun, fancy dress is strongly encouraged.

There will be prizes for the most outrageous costumes (please make sure your costume stops short of actually committing a criminal offence!!!) as well as for the fastest times: bespoke medals, FREE finish-line fizz, beer and the usual cake etc for all finishers. NEW PRIZE : The Face of The Race - win yourself a FREE place at the 2019 RunForIt race of your choice. All you have to do is post a selfie (decent, please!) taken during the race to our facebook page and our judges will pick a winner from every race. It could be YOU!!

Bright lights! Big City! Sheffield's ANNUAL spectacular neon night race - full of atmosphere and fabulous neon lights. FREE neon for every runner - come and light up the canal with us. The route is totally runner/ family/wheelchair/pram friendly with frequent refreshments and friendly marshals.

A scenic, fast and flat out-and-back route great for PBs. Parking, toilets and facilities very close by; choose your distance (5km or 10km). The race starts 7.30pm following race briefing.

Bespoke medal, FREE celebratory finish-line fizz and cake for all finishers: friendly marshals. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate available at the start line before the race.

A little bit of fun to lighten up those dreary winter nights. Put a spring in your step and a neon on your bum and come to join us lighting up the streets in the most fun way possible. "Mug with a Bug" Selfie competition to win a FREE race place, too! Fast, flat, fun course and friendly marshals. Come on - give it a glow!

Family friendly, wheelchair friendly, pram friendly route. No time limits, no age restrictions, no pressure - just lots of fun!

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!