Trail runs in Leeds
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- Sun 8 Feb
- £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.
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 14 Feb
- £18
The Billing
Come and join the celebration of the general awfulness of running in the middle of a British winter in trail shoes.
- 14 km trail running + 277 m ascent
- Sat 14 Mar
- £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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- + 1 more race
- Sun 5 Apr
- £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.
- 10K run
- Trail run
- 5K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 1 more race
- Sun 19 Apr
- £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.
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Wed 29 Apr
- £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!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 7 May
- £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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 14 May
- £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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 25 Jun
- £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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 9 Jul
- £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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 11 Jul
- £14-£56
It's cracking t'flags at Summer Extravaganza
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.
- 10K run
- 5K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Thu 16 Jul
- £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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 26 Jul
- £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!
- Trail run
- Ultra run
- Thu 6 Aug
- £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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 22 Aug
- £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.
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- Thu 27 Aug
- £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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 19 Sep
- £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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 31 Oct
- £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.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Trail run
- + 2 more races
- Sun 15 Nov
- £24-£42
Rothwell Kebabathon
Discover the ultimate trail running experience at Leeds Skelton Lake Services - an unexpected haven for nature lovers.
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 12 Dec
- £14-£41
Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 1
Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 1 more race
- Sun 13 Dec
- £14-£41
Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 2
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound to start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or the challenge of a longer distance.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 1 more race
- Sat 21 Feb
- £30-£35
The Leeds 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon