Marathons in Leeds
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- Sun 8 Feb
- £40-£42
Grim Leodis | Marathon
An undulating 6.5 mile loop with a mixture of canal tow path, river bank, trail and a road – a little bit of everything with beautiful sections of the Leeds Liverpool canal and River Aire.
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- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 996 ft ascent
- Sat 14 Mar
- £40-£42
Spring Time Canal Canter | Marathon
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on traffic-free trails and the canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. All levels of runner welcome.
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- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running
- Sun 5 Apr
- £40-£42
Lets Motor along the Towpath | Rodley | Marathon
You'd be an April Fool to miss this one. Enjoy a trip up the flat and event towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Rodley. One to warm the depths of your heart.
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- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 381 ft ascent
- Sun 19 Apr
- £40-£42
Tempting at Tempsey | Marathon
If you've never visited or run around the grounds of Temple Newsam then you're in for a treat with this marathon. Temple Newsam is a jewel in the crown for Leeds.
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- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running
- Sat 11 Jul
- £40-£42
It's cracking t'flags at Summer Extravaganza | Marathon
Runners will trail along the tranquil Leeds to Liverpool Canal (Kirkstall) on an entirely flat route, making it perfect for beginners who want to take in the beautiful lakeside sights.
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- Flat
- PB
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running
- Sat 22 Aug
- £40-£42
Summer Extravaganza | Marathon
Soak up summer miles on a flat, fast canal towpath, with great support, generous treats and distances for every runner including marathon — a Yorkshire day out to remember.
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- Flat
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 288 ft ascent
- Sat 19 Sep
- £39-£41
Oktoberfest | Marathon
Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. A marathon to warm the depths of your heart along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.
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- Flat
- PB
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 210 ft ascent
- Sat 31 Oct
- £39-£41
Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile | Marathon
A Halloween-themed marathon you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
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- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running + 288 ft ascent
- Sun 15 Nov
- £40-£42
Rothwell Kebabathon | Marathon
Discover the ultimate trail running experience at Leeds Skelton Lake Services - an unexpected haven for nature lovers and a fantastic trail marathon.
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- PB
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running