- Sun 10 May 2026
10:00
Age 17 & over
£39-£53
- 13.1 miles road running
Event overview
The Leeds Half Marathon is your chance to turn every mile into meaningful change. Created in the spirit of Jane Tomlinson, who proudly started the very first race in 2003, this inspiring event continues to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity every year.
Thousands of runners take part not just for the challenge, but to power life-changing causes through sponsorship. Every step you take fuels vital support, and the atmosphere along the route will lift you higher—crowds line the streets in all weather, cheering every fundraiser towards the finish.
Welcoming runners of all ages and abilities, the Leeds Half delivers a vibrant, feel-good experience that celebrates community, determination and generosity. If you’re ready to make your miles matter, Leeds is the place to do it.
Take on the challenge, get sponsored, and make a real difference. Let's see you on that start line!
Prefer to enter directly? General entry options are explained on the Leeds Half Marathon page.
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Event video
Charity places
The charities below have places in the event. To secure your charity place, simply find a charity then book a charity place or join a charity team with your own place.
What is 'Quick book'? Save time and secure your place immediately using our simple booking system - look for charities marked 'Quick book'.
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- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Fancy dress
- Spectators
Event Village
Race Office
Opens in the Event Village.
Baggage Store
The Leeds Half Marathon baggage will be located in the Headingley Stadium East Stand Long Room.
Water Stations
Bottled water is available on the route.
Energy Stations
High 5 Gels and High 5 tabs will be available on the route.
Massage
Post-event massage may be available in the event village.
Support & entertainment
A variety of performers and charity cheerleaders will be on hand to keep you motivated around the course.
First aid
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 to the water stations. There will also be a first aid unit and recovery area located near to the finish.
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Food stations
- Marshals
- Out and back
- Sweeper
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Wave start
- Way markers
Map
Fuel & hydration
300 ml bottled water is available on the course at 3 mile intervals and 500 ml will be available at the finish line. Competitors are advised to ensure that they consider the effects of dehydration and drink plenty of fluids to compensate. High 5 energy stations will also be available on course including High5 Zero tabs and energy gels. Gels will be available at mile 5 and tabs at mile 9. High5 Zero tabs are refreshing, great-tasting sugar-free hydration tablets that provide you with key electrolytes lost during exercise. High5 energy gels are a fruity burst of energy to power your muscles during exercise. Making it an ideal product to turn up the energy during your workout!
Pacers
The team of pacers, sponsored by Arla Protein, has been organised on behalf of the Chorlton Runners.
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. It should feel easy in the first half of your race and then step it up in the second leg when your race really starts. If you experiencelow spells, stay positive and keep moving forward, tough moments pass. Go on, you can do it!
The half marathon pacer times are from 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes at 5-minute intervals.
- Accommodation
- Paid parking
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Urban
Event HQ
Headingley Stadium
Saint Michael's Lane
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS6 3BR
UK
By bus
Leeds is well connected by bus although there will be diversions due to the closed road run route.
By rail
Please note that there will be no trains arriving into Headingley or Burley Park before 09:00. There are also limited trains arriving into Leeds (LDS) before 0900 on event day. For train travel information please visit National Rail.
By bike
Headingley Stadium has a number of cycle racks available inside the venue. These will be available to participants and spectators who have a ticket.
Really enjoyed my first half marathon. A very well organised event and absolutely spectacular spectators!! Shital N
Fantastic day, brilliant support and organisation! Will definitely run it again!! Adam T
The bands and choirs as well as spectators really make you feel welcome. Would definitely recommend this for any 1st time "halfers" Lee H
I entered the Leeds half because I needed a hilly half marathon to do as a training run. This turned out to be an excellent choice. Dasen P
Fantastic start & finish areas and amazing support all round the course. Darren B
Great run with outstanding support from the public. Chris T
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The crowd were outstanding. If I can, I will definitely take part again next year. Tobias P
The atmosphere was superb and the crowds were exceptional with their encouragement and offerings of drinks, sweets, fruit etc. A Great Day. Thank you. John I
Amazing support from the general public and so much encouragement and support and so helpful and powerful. GM H
First time doing the half marathon, the biggest thing that stuck out was the crowd support, never seen support like it at a race! From villages handing out oranges, high fives, smiles and sweets to somebody putting on their own extra drink station. Was phenomenal, will be back next year! Matt C
Reviews thanks to Racecheck
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- iTAB
- Massage
- Medal
- Technical t-shirt
Included
- COOPAH Training Plan trial
- Fun, free and friendly training sessions hosted by Up and Running
- Chip timing
- Finisher’s goody bag
- Exclusive medal
- Massage
- A fantastic experience
Optional extras
- Quality tech T-shirt
- 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.
VIP experience
Take your race day to the next level with the exclusive VIP experience at the Leeds Half Marathon.
The VIP upgrade is designed to make your day unforgettable. From priority access to premium perks, you'll enjoy every moment in style and comfort.
Here's what you can expect:
- Access to the VIP area pre and post-race
- Access to refreshments pre and post-race
- Post-race massage
- Park and Ride ticket (runner only)
- Private baggage drop
- Access to private toilets pre and post-race
- Finisher T-shirt
Training plan
Your entry includes a Coopah training plan trial. The app guarantees you a race PB!
- Public transport links
Keeping Leeds Green
This event is committed to keeping Leeds green and understands the importance of doing its bit for the environment. Bins will be provided across the event site and people are urged to use the facilities provided.
It is important to 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.