Explore Leeds
Yorkshire's biggest city is a hub of activity, playing host to major events such as the Leeds Running Festival and the World Triathlon Championship Series. Explore the range of events, clubs and outdoor adventures on offer in Leeds and its surrounding areas right here.
Map view
- 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
- £15-£56
Besotted at Bingley
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this Valentines. Perfect for runners of all abilities, from novices to Ultra PB chasers, this is one to warm the depths of your heart.
- 10K run
- Trail run
- 5K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- 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
- Sun 15 Feb
- £14-£32
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Rodley
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend”. Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 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
- Sat 21 Mar
- £14
We Need To Talk About Chevin & Chevin is BS
To put simply, this is the worst possible scenario when touring the Chevin. We're talking a climb right out of the blocks to Surprise View, then down, up, down, up, up, up, then fly back.
- Fell run 2
- Sat 28 Mar
- £14-£32
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Slawit
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 29 Mar
- £24-£56
Sir Titus March Mayhem
Spring along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with the Spring Tide Sir Titus Trot along the flat, even towpath. Perfect for all abilities, it tends to sell out very quickly.
- 10 miler
- 10K run
- Trail run
- 5K run
- Half marathon
- + 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
- Sat 18 Apr
- £15-£31
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Saltaire
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 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
- Sat 25 Apr
- £45-£60
Calderdale Way Ultra
Set in the heart of the West Yorkshire moors, this ultra is the perfect addition to the spring running calendar with its open moorland, woodland trails, canals and scenic views.
- Ultra run 2
- 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 21 May
- £10-£17
Saltaire - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Saltaire for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 28 May
- £10-£17
Slawit - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Slaithwaite (Slawit) for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 30 May
- £14-£30
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Thu 4 Jun
- £10-£17
Bingley-Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Bingley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 6 Jun
- £20-£88
North Leeds Skyline
Starting from Otley, trail runners will follow the distance of their choice on hilly and scenic waymarked paths through Chevin Forest Park and beyond with regular checkpoints and aid stations.
- Trail run 2
- Ultra run
- Thu 11 Jun
- £10-£17
Marsden - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Marsden for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 18 Jun
- £10-£17
Cromwell Bottom-Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Cromwell Bottom for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 21 Jun
- £14-£42
Breezy in Brighouse & Special Solstice Run
Celebrate the longest night with a breezy, atmospheric run through Brighouse — enjoy open-air vibes, community spirit and the chance to move and connect under summer skies.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 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
- Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun
- £95-£105
- Team & charity places only
Endure24 | Leeds
The north's biggest 24-hour relay! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
- 24 hrs multi terrain running
- Thu 2 Jul
- £10-£17
Saltaire - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Saltaire 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
- Sat 11 Jul
- £14-£42
Sithee at Slawit Again
Starting and finishing in the village of Slaithwaite, pronounced 'Slawit' to the locals, this is perhaps the most undulating canal by a long chalk. Bespoke medal, drinks and goodies for all.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- 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
- Thu 23 Jul
- £10-£17
Cromwell Bottom-Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Cromwell Bottom 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
- Sat 1 Aug
- £20-£65
She Strides Ultra 50K
West Yorkshire’s very first female-only ultra-marathon! Travelling through woodlands and open moorland, this scenic route passes through Hebden Bridge and Haworth as well as other areas of beauty.
- 50 km trail running + 5000 ft ascent
- 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
- Thu 13 Aug
- £10-£17
Slawit-Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Slaithwaite (Slawit) for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 15 Aug
- £25-£56
Sir Titus Summer Trot
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Trail run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 15 Aug
- £17-£22
Ilkley Skyline
A classic fell run that encompasses at least eight moors surrounding Ilkley, based on the Ilkley Skyline route conceived by North Leeds Fell Runner, Mike Ayers.
- Fell run 2
- Thu 20 Aug
- £10-£17
Bingley-Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Bingley 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
- Sat 7 Nov
- £23-£41
Swinsty & Fewston Lakeside Dash
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir within the Yorkshire Dales plus additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and grim treats at the finish line.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 7 Nov
- £14-£25
The Grim Reservoir Dogs Canicross Challenge
Enjoy a lovely early morning run on a lovely course around two North Yorkshire reservoirs with your dog and earn a medal for yourself and a neckerchief for your dog!
- Trail run 2
- Sat 7 Nov
- £13-£25
Moonlight Meander
Grab your head-torch, fairy lights, light-sabre and lanterns for a pitch black run through the woods, either 3.3-miles or 6.7-mile loops. What could possibly go wrong?
- Multi-terrain run 2
- 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
- Sun 6 Dec
- £14-£41
Do you like my Bingley Baubles
Enjoy a festive trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter. A challenging and scenic run over towpath, woodland, and fields with joyous distances from 5K to a full marathon.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 7 Feb
- £15-£17
Wadsworth Trog
A local classic and an excellent long route to start the season.
- 19.3 miles fell running
- Sun 8 Feb
- £19-£24
St Aidan’s Winter Beast
Take on the distance of the Beast
- 6.66 miles trail running
- Sun 15 Feb
- £5-£7.50
Midgley Moor
A short but well formed whizz up down and around Midgley Moor with route choices across paths and heather moorland.
- 5 miles fell running
- Sat 21 Feb
- £25-£35
The Leeds 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run
The superb Leeds Winter Warmer Run promises a brand new medal plus loads of fun, smiles, laughs and good times. A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated and run this awesome event.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 1 Mar
- £15.40-£22.20
Liversedge Half Marathon & Roberttown 10K
Organised by Roberttown Road Runners, the race is a favourite amongst the running community and famed for its challenging hilly course.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 14 Mar
- £30-£90
Welcome Way
Through moors and wood, by rivers and canals.
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Ultra run 2
- Sat 14 Mar
- £15-£120
WODland Endurorun
The Perfect 5km looped trail run which is designed for EVERYONE!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Fixed time runs
- Sun 22 Mar
- £2.50-£24
Wakefield Hospice 10K, 5K and 1K Fun Run
A run with a difference, a run supporting Wakefield's Hospice!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 22 Mar
- £25-£120
Canalathon-Ultra Running Festival
Enter this deliciously scenic romp over distances of 100km, 50km, Half Marathon or 10km. Go big or stay home!
- 50K ultra run
- 100K ultra run
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Sun 5 Apr
- £20-£22
The New Halifax 10K
Get the date in your diary now! This could be your new PB course and Yes it is really a year away - its the NEW HALIFAX 10K.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 12 Apr
- £23-£25
Baildon Boundary Way
Possibly the greatest multi terrain 'half marathon' in the country!
- 13.5 miles multi terrain running + 338 m ascent
- Sun 12 Apr
- £15-£19
Flat Caps 10K
The Flat Caps 10k is the annual race around the picturesque Calderdale countryside.
- 10 km road running + 980 ft ascent
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
- £6-£315
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, Relay & MND Mile
The iconic marathon is set to return, bringing with it the same inspiring spirit and the continuation of two hugely popular additions, the relay and the MND Mile - for a weekend of celebrations!
- Charity marathon
- Fun run
- Road run