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Sunday 29 November 2026

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Wellington Street

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Start 09.30

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Event information

Previously organised by Age UK, Run For All is proudly organising the Leeds Abbey Dash for the second year. We're committed to continue providing a world-class event that so many have come to love.

The Leeds Abbey Dash has been officially selected as the England Athletics 10K Championship event, making it a key fixture on the national road racing calendar, with a renewed focus on elite performance and mass participation.

Runners will set off down Wellington Street, heading towards Cardigan Fields and passing the gothic ruins of Kirkstall Abbey before turning back down Abbey Road, past the Abbey House Museum, and along Kirkstall Road to return to Wellington Street for the finish line.

Why run this event?

One of the countries most-loved events, there is always a great atmosphere at the Leeds Abbey Dash, so expect an electric atmosphere and plenty of support from spectators and runners alike.

Whether you're chasing a new PB, fundraising for a cause close to your heart, or simply aiming to get around the course and enjoy the day, the Leeds Abbey Dash is the perfect event to end the year with.

Age UK remains heavily involved in the event as our lead partner charity for the race, and we are working together to encourage entrants to support this incredible cause.

What's included? 
  • Finisher medal 
  • Chip timings 
  • Goody bag
  • Optional finishers t-shirt

Entrants must be aged 15 year or older on the day of the race.

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

Elite Entry Applications

We're excited for the return of the elite field at the 2026 Abbey Dash 10K. Places will be limited and will require you to apply and submit evidence for your qualification in line with the below criteria:

Qualifying times -
Female - Sub 36:00-10KM (or sub 17:30-5KM)
Male - Sub 30:30-10KM (or sub 14:30-5KM)

If you believe you would be eligible, please apply below.

With limited places available, applications will be reviewed based on verified evidence, and successful candidates will be contacted by Run For All. For anyone not selected, you will be required to enter through general entries.

Applications close on the 31st July 2026.

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Route Maps

Static Route Map

Static Route Map

Elevation Map

Elevation Map

Interactive Map

Interactive Map

Inspiring Stories

Race Number Information

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.

Start / Finish Map

Start / Finish Map

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On the day Information

All you need to know

All you need to know

Baggage

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 belonging begore you meet up with your loved one to celebrate.

Toilets

Please only use the allocated toilets 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 facilities provided will be disqualified.

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.

Pacers

We will 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.

Medical

First aid will be available along the course at fixed first-aid stations.

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.

Photos

Smile! The MarathonPhotos team will be on course throughout the event to snap your picture.

Photographs can be purchased at marathonphotoslive.com

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!

Travel

How to get there

How to get there

Sustainablity

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

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 from Up & Running and use our specific code. To receive the discount code, please contact our admin team via our contact form.

Training

2025 Results & Photos

Sponsors & Partners

Our Sponsors

Our Sponsors

The Leeds Abbey Dash 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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