Trail runs in Leeds
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- Sat 20 Dec
- £22
Calverley Chaos
Chaos on the Calverley Millennium Way. A 12km/7.5 mile trail race taking place on the fully marked Calverley Millennium Way footpath. Find out why it's Chaos...
- Beginner-friendly
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Event village
- Age 18 & over
- 12 km trail running + 600 ft ascent
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £20
Kirkstall Calverley Cutter & Kirkstall Bridge 10K
Trail races taking in the sights of the fantastic Leeds Liverpool Canal, River Aire and the brutal Calverley Cutting, suitable for all runners, with a cosy warm atmosphere at the pub afterwards.
- Trees not tees
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 18 & over
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Sun 8 Feb 2026
- £24-£42
Grim Leodis
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.
- Beginner-friendly
- Plastic bottle free
- Event village
- Sustainability policy
- Age 16 & over
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 14 Feb 2026
- £18
The Billing
Come and join the celebration of the general awfulness of running in the middle of a British winter in trail shoes.
- Trees not tees
- Beginner-friendly
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Event village
- Age 18 & over
- 14 km trail running + 277 m ascent
- Sat 14 Mar 2026
- £24-£56
Spring Time Canal Canter
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. A range of distances to suit every level of runner.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 17 & over
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 1 more race
- Sun 5 Apr 2026
- £24-£56
Lets Motor along the Towpath | Rodley
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.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 16 & over
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- 10 miler
- + 1 more race
- Sun 19 Apr 2026
- £25-£42
Tempting at Tempsey
If you've never visited or run around the grounds of Temple Newsam then you're in for a treat. Temple Newsam is a jewel in the crown for Leeds.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 16 & over
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Wed 29 Apr 2026
- £22
Piglove by the River 10K & 5K
An evening event at a lovely beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District - grab a picnic bench, a pint of craft beer and admire the views. The perfect spot for a sunny evening!
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 18 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 7 May 2026
- £10-£17
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 16 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 14 May 2026
- £10-£17
Rodley - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 16 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 25 Jun 2026
- £10-£17
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 16 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 9 Jul 2026
- £10-£17
Leeds - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 16 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 16 Jul 2026
- £10-£17
Huddersfield - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 16 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 26 Jul 2026
- £15-£31
AIRE Ultra Trail and Super Trail Half
Stunning scenery and great local trails from the amazing Piglove By The River beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District - grab a post-run picnic bench and a pint of craft beer!
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Public transport links
- Age 18 & over
- Trail run
- Ultra run
- Thu 6 Aug 2026
- £10-£17
Rodley - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 16 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 22 Aug 2026
- £24-£42
Summer Extravaganza
Soak up summer miles on a flat, fast canal towpath, with great support, generous treats and distances for every runner — a Yorkshire day out to remember.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 16 & over
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- Thu 27 Aug 2026
- £10-£17
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 16 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 19 Sep 2026
- £25-£56
Oktoberfest
Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. With distances ranging from 10K to ultra marathon along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 16 & over
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 1 more race
- Sat 31 Oct 2026
- £4-£56
Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile
A Halloween-themed running event 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.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Plastic bottle free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- All ages
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Trail run
- + 2 more races
- Sun 15 Nov 2026
- £24-£42
Rothwell Kebabathon
Discover the ultimate trail running experience at Leeds Skelton Lake Services - an unexpected haven for nature lovers.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 16 & over
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 21 Feb 2026
The Leeds 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon