Leeds 10K, Corporate Challenge & Mini/Junior Run | Junior Run

On the day

• Event Village

  To satisfy your pre and post-run fuel needs, a selection of tasty food and drink choices will be available to purchase. There are also several bars and cafés in the area that will be sure to welcome spectators and participants and are often bursting with atmosphere after the event. Wonderful partner charities will also be located in the Event Village, so make sure you go say hi!

• Race numbers

  If you have your race number, you don't need to register on event day. If you need to collect your race number, please have your confirmation email handy. You can collect a number on behalf of someone else if you have their confirmation email.

• Fuel and Hydration

  There will be water stations on course, where you will be able to pick up a 330ml bottle of water. To see the exact locations of water stations, please refer to the route map. 

• Baggage

  Use the tear-off strip from your race number to tag your bag before dropping it at the Baggage Store.

• Pacers

  There will be friendly pacers on the course, sponsored by Arla Protein who can help you stick to your intended finish time. They’ll have flags attached to them with finish times so you can choose the best pace to suit you.

• Toilets

  There will be plenty of toilets available pre and post race.

• Medical

  Should you find you require medical assistance, personnel will be on hand to help at regular intervals on the course with fixed first aid stations located near the water stations. In addition, there will be a first aid unit and recovery area located near the start and finish line. There will also be roaming first aiders around the Event Village.

• Photos

  Smile! The MarathonPhotos team will be on course throughout the event to snap your picture. Photographs can be purchased or available for pre order.

• Results

  All results will be available in the results section of the website soon after the end of the event. However, keep in mind that it’s not all about times – you should be proud of yourself just for getting out there and getting active!

• Massage

  Check back to see if massage will be available.

Ability level

This is an event that truly is for everyone, so whether you are an experienced runner or have never thought about running an event before, all abilities are welcome to join this very special event. So, lace up those trainers and get ready to be part of an unforgettable day.

Wheelchair users

People of all abilities are encouraged to take part. If you are a wheelchair user, please ensure you enter this information when prompted on your registration.

If you are to be aided around the course, either by being pushed or assisted, by a guide runner, your guide runner must also be a registered participant in the event. Please submit an enquiry form with your registration ID to advise us of your specific requirements.

It is strongly recommended that only experienced wheelchair racers attempt the courses unaided.

Overview

Open to runners of all backgrounds and abilities, this popular local fun run is a fantastic day out for all the family.

Children of all backgrounds and abilities are encouraged to take part in the Fun Run, including those with disabilities and any other special considerations.

All finishers will be rewarded with a goody bag and that all-important medal to show off to friends.

New for this year!

This event now includes official timing - so young runners can track their finish time and celebrate their achievement, while still enjoying the fun and friendly atmosphere of race day.

Whilst the junior events will still be all about fun, confidence and participation, adding the timing aspects adds an extra layer of excitement for those who want to see how they did on the day! 

Map

Route details

The start line for both events is located outside the Parkinson Steps, at the University of Leeds.

Once mini and juniors have collected their race number, they will need to head to the start line. Here they will be guided through a short warm-up by Leeds Active. To help participants feel ready and raring to go, Leeds Active will be delivering a warm-up on the start line.

Once crossing the finish line, all mini and juniors are asked to collect their goodies including that all-important medal and a selection of goodies once they cross the finish line.Participants will then be directed to the collection point by our team of friendly volunteers where they'll be able to meet up with their parents or guardians.

Event HQ

The Parkinson Building
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS2 9JT
UK

Traveling to Leeds is easier and quicker than you may think. You are encouraged to use public transport where possible to attend the event or to car share with family and friends.

By rail

Frequent, direct trains carry visitors from London to Leeds in just over two hours. There are also regular services from Scotland, the North East, the Midlands and across the Pennines.

By bus

The nearest bus stop to the start line will be at the bottom of Woodhouse Lane/Blenheim Terrace.

By bike

The nearest cycling racks are located on Leeds University Road, down from Cavendish Road.

By car

Woodhouse Lane Car Park is the closest Leeds City Council car park to the start of the Leeds 10K and is open 24 hours. There are plenty of other car parks in Leeds city centre too.

Included

• Chip timing
• Finisher’s goody bag
• Exclusive medal
• COOPAH training place trial
• A fantastic experience!

Optional extras

• Quality tech T-shirt
• iTAB - make your medal uniquely yours by adding your name and finish time to your medal.
• Official photo
• Race day memento - Celebrate your incredible time and your fantastic achievements with some extra event day souvenirs. Head to the event village on race day and visit Epic Etchings to get your finishers medal engraved and Personal Best Vests to order your own personalised finisher t-shirt print to help celebrate your achievements in style. 

Training plan

Fabulous day. Great course and so friendly. Organisers/Volunteers/Marshall’s/Supporters thank you. Cheryl I

My first ever 10K impressive organisation before the race and on race day. Marshall’s were fantastic... very encouraging all the way round the course. Loved it. Fran H

It was a very hot day, there was plenty of water, lots of official Marshall’s/supporters  and lots of first aid from what I could see. Really good course, easy parking, excellent event. Will do again. Rachel R

Absolutely brilliant event - so well organised and incredible support all the way round. Well done and thank you! Anna E

 

 

This race, organised by Run For All, was perfect for my first 10k race! Well organised, great crowds and support and a packed goody bag! Emma C

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

Corporate Challenge

So I hope, like us, you and your colleagues are getting their running shoes on and pounding the streets of Yorkshire ready for race day. As everyone crosses the finish line they do so with a huge sense of achievement for themselves and their team. We look forward to running with you! Roger Hutton, Joint Managing Partner, Clarion<

Keeping Leeds green

This event is committed to keeping Leeds green and does its bit for the environment. Bins will be provided across the event site.

It is important that we leave the course the way we found it. Recycling bins will be provided on course at each water station and we ask that you use them. If you want to hand on to your water beyond the provided bins, please pass any litter to your nearest marshal.

Let’s work together to Keep Leeds green and encourage other runners to do the same.

Age

Registering a young runner aged between 3 and 8 years old:

• Please note that all children aged between 3 & 8 must run with a parent or guardian
• The adult running must put another adults emergency contact details when asked during the registration process. Please do not enter your own information here.

Registering a young runner aged between 9 and 14 years old:

• Entries must be completed by a parent/guardian aged 18 years or over on behalf of the child
• The adult must log in to their own account when registering their child.  If you do not have an account, you can create one

Entry fees