Leeds Country Way In A Day 100K | 100K | 18 Hours
The Leeds Country Way In a Day 100km is a full circumnavigation of the city of Leeds via the local LCW footpaths, with an early start for those aiming to complete under 18 hours.
Sign up From £25
- Sat 12 Sep 2026
08:00
Age 18 & over
From £25
- 100 km trail running + 4944 ft ascent
Event overview
Take on a 100km challenge that circles the entire city of Leeds in one epic day. Follow the Leeds Country Way and discover just how wild the city’s edge can feel.
You’re never more than seven miles from Leeds City Square, yet the route feels truly rural. Expect sweeping West and North Yorkshire views, peaceful trails and constant variety underfoot.
Highlights
- 100km / 62-mile circular route
- Full circumnavigation of Leeds
- Visits towns, villages and parks
- Scenic nature reserves en route
- Expansive countryside views
- Mainly rural, peaceful setting
- A mix of footpaths and bridleways
- Minimal road sections
This event is part of Leeds Country Way In A Day 100K.
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
Registration
Registration will take place from 2 hours prior to race start.
Kit
A mandatory kit list is readily available.
- Check points
- Circular route
- Food stations
- Marshals
- Navigation required
- Undulating
- Water stations
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
The Leeds Country Way is approximately 80% trail and 20% road / tarmac. Weather can change the underfoot conditions drastically.
Waymarkers/navigation
The Leeds Country Way is already waymarked with the famous Owl symbol.
All competitors will be provided with a route GPX.
It will be the runner's responsibility to navigate the course correctly, which is why we strongly recommend using the GPX as a backup to the markers.
Note, only posts and trees can be marked, so a bit of vigilance will be required through fields, etc.
Checkpoints
- CP1 Wike Lane 21km
- CP2 Garforth 43km
- CP3 TBC 62km
- CP4 Woodkirk 77km
- CP5 Pudsey 89km
Cut offs
Crew/pacers
Pacers are allowed. Runners are allowed crew at any point on the course. Runners will be instantly disqualified if found that pacers are carrying any mandatory equipment belonging to the entrant.
- Bag transfer
- Rural
- Toilets
Event HQ
St John's Community Church
19 Carr Bottom Road
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD10 0BB
UK
Start venue
From 2026 The LCW in a Day 100km will alternate start venues
- Even years | St John's Community Church, Greengates, BD10 0BB
- Odd years | Miners Welfare Hall, Garforth, LS25 1AA
- Drinks
- Medal
- Snacks
Included
- Finishers medal
- Food/Drink at checkpoints
- Age 18 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Early bird entry fee
From £25.00
Early bird entry fee
From £27.00
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- Sat 12 Sep
- #2 of 2
05:00
Age 18 & over
From £25
- 100 km trail running + 4944 ft ascent