Countdown
33 Weeks
3 Days

Countdown
33 Weeks
3 Days

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Sunday 09 May 2027

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AMT Headingley Stadium

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Start 10.00

Event information

One of the biggest running events in Yorkshire, the Leeds Half Marathon was started by Jane Tomlinson herself back in 2003. Since then, it has continued to be an amazing day for fundraising, raising thousands of pounds for charity every year.

The route takes runners from Headingley Stadium past the University of Leeds, heading North of the city into Meanwood and past the scenic Golden Acre Park. You will then turn back on yourself on Leeds Road to head back to the finish line back at the Stadium.

Why run this event?

On the same day as the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, the Leeds Half Marathon is notorious for its crowds. Support for runners along the route is always phenomenal, whatever the weather.

Like the rest of our events, the Half Marathon attracts participants of all ages and abilities. It's perfect for those who aren't quite ready to tackle the marathon distance, or anyone who is just there to enjoy the day and get around the course.

So join us at Leeds for what promises to be an amazing day!

What's included?

  • Finisher medal
  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Optional finishers t-shirt

Entrants must be aged 17 years or older on the day of the race.

Run For All encourages people of all abilities to take part in the Leeds Half Marathon. Please get in touch if you require any further assistance on the day of the race, or have any specific requirements.

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Route maps

Static Route Map

Static Route Map

Elevation Map

Elevation Map

Inspiring Stories

Race Number Information

Your race number will be posted to the address you registered with 7-10 days before the event. The deadline to change your address is 6 weeks before the event day.

Any other updates on number collections will be posted closer to the event.

IMPORTANT - Do not under any circumstances allow anyone else to run with a race number under your name. This can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners, as well as cause a number of other issues. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified.

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On the day Information

All you need to know

All you need to know

Event Village

Location and opening hours will be detailed on our website in the build-up to the event.

There will be a variety of food and drink choices available for purchase to satisfy any pre and post-run needs. There are also several bars and cafes in the area that will welcome spectators and participants.

Our wonderful partner charities will also be located in the Event Village, so make sure to go say hi!

Baggage

Bags larger than an A4 sheet of paper will not be permitted in the stadium.
Please make sure you leave enough time before the event to drop off your bag in the designated baggage store.

Your baggage label is on your race number: please rip it off your race number and attach it to your bag when handing it over to our volunteers so your belongings can be safely looked after.

After the race, make your way to the baggage store as soon as possible to reclaim your belongings before you meet up with your loved ones to celebrate.

Fuel & Hydration

We will have water stations fixed throughout the course where you will be able to pick up a 330ml bottle of water. To see the exact locations of the water stations, please refer to the route map. Please make use of the bins provided post-water stations.

Applied Nutrition energy stations will also be available on course, handing out Applied Nutrition Isotonic Drinks and Applied Nutrition Energy Gels.

Pacers

We’ll have 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

Please only use the toilets allocated for this event. There will be plenty of toilets which you will be able to use pre or post-race.

Run For All operates a zero-tolerance policy, and any runners seen urinating anywhere other than the designated facilities will be disqualified.

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.

Clothing

It is important to note that all clothing discarded at the start of the race will be collected and donated. Unfortunately, we are unable to keep any clothing that has been left in the starting area, unless dropped in the baggage store prior to the race.

Massage

Please see here if massage will be provided.

Travel

Travel information will be shared closer to the event.

Sustainability

info Keeping Leeds green

Recycling bins will be provided on course at each water station - we ask that you please use these to help us do our bit for the environment. If you wanted to hold on to your water beyond the provided bins, please pass any litter to your nearest marshal when finished.

We are in partnership with JogOn to help reduced the environmental impact that large running events can have. By working with JogOn, we help to reduce the waste of running shoes that end up in landfill every year by giving them a new life. Trainers are either reused by giving them to those in need, or shredded and their remains used for other purposes.

Drop off stations will be made readily available throughout the Event Village for you to drop off any old or unwanted trainers so they can be given a new lease of life.

We encourage our participants to travel sustainably where possible by taking public transport or car sharing to reduce traffic emissions.

Headphones on event day

You are allowed to wear headphones as you make your way around the course, however they must be bone conducting. We ask that the volume is kept low to ensure that you can hear the marshal's instructions, as well as any emergency vehicles or your fellow competitors.

Our official headphone partner Shokz uses bone conducting technology to ensure you can still hear your surroundings. There is a 15% discount offer for all Run For All entrants.

To receive this discount, entrants must purchase Shokz headphones via Up & Running and use our specific code. To receive the discount code, please contact our admin team via the contact form.

 

Training

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Sponsors & Partners

Our Sponsors

Our Sponsors

The Leeds Half Marathon is brought to you with the support of the following sponsors and partners

Our Partner Charities

Our Partner Charities

If you have requested a fundraising pack from one of the event's partner charities, this should be with you soon. If you have not received your fundraising pack at least 4 weeks before the event, please contact the partner charity you have selected directly.

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