Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

History

Former Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019. Since then, Rob and his family have campaigned tirelessly to raise awareness and funds to support other families living with MND.

The first Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon saw over 10,000 participants take the streets of Leeds, taking in some of the city's most scenic countryside and outer suburbs, the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon will be a fitting tribute to the city that launched Rob’s career and which he called home.

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. Applied Nutrition energy stations will also be available on course including Applied Nutrition Hydration Electrolyte Tablets, Applied Nutrition Isotonic Drinks and Applied Nutrition Energy Gels.

• Baggage

  A4 size max (avoid bringing one if possible). Searches in place — allow extra time. 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, during 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

These events are truly 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.

Wheelchair users

People of all abilities are encouraged to take part. 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 of your specific requirements.

Only experienced wheelchair racers should attempt the courses unaided.

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Map

Elevation map

Cut off time

7 hours.

You may be able to continue to run on the road past the times stated. However, once the sweeper vehicle passes you, you will be kindly asked to move onto the pavement (if it is safe to do so) until you reach the finish straight. 

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.

Included

• Training sessions
• Race day guide and magazine
• Chip timing
• Finisher’s goody bag
• Exclusive medal
• COOPAH training place trial
• 15% discount on Shokz bone conducting headphones
• A fantastic experience!

Training sessions

Join the fun, free and friendly Social Run Group (SRG) hosted by Up and Running. A weekly 5K that is perfect for runners of all abilities.

Optional extras

• Quality tech T-shirt
• iTAB - make your medal uniquely yours by adding your name and finish time to your medal.
• Official photo
• Spectator tickets for the stadium
• Spectator shuttle buses
• 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

Merchandise

It was a great event from start to finish, well organised, helpful staff and great atmosphere over the course, and I hope it goes from strength to strength, definitely will be running the course again next year for sure. I’ve done London marathon 13 times but I can sure running Leeds marathon was just has amazing. Clare T

This was a great event, from the support of the crowds, to the mixed scenery in both towns, villages and lovely Yorkshire countryside. Gareth E

Carnival atmosphere and the crowd were absolutely amazing. Fitzy

By far the most memorable running event I’ve ever had the pleasure to be part of. David P

To the people of Leeds and its surrounding towns and villages I thank you. Your support was immense. To the students with the cheeky signs and the beautiful children with their power up signs. Thank you. To the drinkers in the bars of Otley who told me I was ‘nearly there’ you lied to me guys… Adie S

Great atmosphere, massage was much appreciated. Nicholas S

The organisation was superb, the welcoming and instruction was zero-stress. Alberto S

Wonderful experience and the support on the course was unbelievable. Robert S

What a brilliant event! Not my first marathon by any means but definitely one I will never forget. An emotional start line with a welcome from the great man himself, then out onto a challenging course. I waited 13 years for a London Marathon place and to be honest it was MUCH better at Leeds. Zoe N

Honestly a brilliant day - thank you for organising . Fraser M

Once set off the festival atmosphere was amazing with beautiful scenery. Peter S

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

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

Entry fees