Event information
The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind. Jane herself was proud to start the race back in 2003.
The much-loved run raises hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity every year and often attracts more than 7,500 runners.
But what makes it special is the crowds. Support for runners along the route is always phenomenal, whatever the weather. Every participant will get a boost from the words of encouragement they receive.
Like all our events, the Leeds Half attracts runners of all abilities and ages. With a fantastically vibrant atmosphere guaranteed, this run could be right up your street.
So get yourself to Leeds and let's see you on the start line.
Entry
Online entries for the Leeds Half Marathon are now open.
Entrants must be 17 years or over on event day.
What's Included?
- Chip timing
- Finisher's goody bag
- Quality tech T-shirt
- Exclusive medal
- Memories of a brilliant day!
Event timings
| 07.00 | Race office & assembly areas open |
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| 07.45 | Baggage store opens |
| 09.30 | Mass warm-up |
| 09.40 | Wheelchair race starts |
| 09.45 | Race starts |
Running in a team?
Why not get your colleagues and friends together and take part in the Technology Group Team Challenge and complete the Leeds Half Marathon as a team.
Team Challenge
Route Map
View route map
(subject to change)
Facilities
Toilets
Run For All operate with a zero tolerance policy and any runners seen urinating anywhere other than the facilities provided will be disqualified. There will be some toilets near front of the First Direct Arena and out on course.
Baggage Store
Baggage Store Trucks, which will open located on Elmwood Close, next to Leeds Arena at 7:45am. The trucks will then move to the finish and you will be able to retrieve your baggage from Kirkstall Road at the finish.
Drink stations
Bottled water is available on course and at the finish. Please see the route map for locations. Competitors are advised to ensure that they consider the effects of dehydration and drink plenty of fluids to compensate.
Race Office
The race office will be situated at the Leeds Arena at 7:00am.
Event Village
The Asda Foundation Leeds Half Marathon partners with several local and national charities. Our partner charities will be on hand in Cavendish street car park to meet and greet runners and to raise awareness of the important work they do.
Goody bags
A goody bag awaits each finisher – along with a drink of Erdinger Alkoholfrei.
Assembly zones
Blue Assembly Zone - Wade Lane || Red Assembly Zone - Merrion Way || Green Assembly Zone - In front of Leeds Arena || Yellow Assembly Zone - In front of Leeds Arena
Headphones
Running in headphones is permitted. However, it is vital you can still hear marshals’ instructions, emergency vehicles and fellow competitors throughout the event, so please set your volume accordingly.
Why not try out some UKA approved Aftershokz?
Race number information
Race number delivery
Your race number will posted to the address that you entered when you registered for the event. Race numbers will start to be posted to your registered address from around 7–10 days prior to the event.
If you register on event week, then you will need to collect your race number from our race office on event weekend.
If you have changed address since registration, it is your responsibility to inform us. However, we will also be sending out an email around eight weeks before the event to ask if you have changed address recently.
The specific dates when you will receive your race number will be added in due course.
Address changes
If you have changed address since registration, it is your responsibility to inform us. However, we will also be sending out an email around eight weeks before the event to ask if you have changed address recently.
What if I'm coming from overseas?
Race numbers will not be posted to those participants who provided a postal address located outside of the UK as we can’t guarantee the safe delivery of the race number.
However, if you do have a UK address that your race number can be posted to prior to the event, please contact us at info@runforall.com with details. Alternatively you will be able to collect your race number from the Race Office on the event weekend. Opening hours of the Race Office will be detailed on our website at www.runforall.com in the week prior to the event.
Using your race number bib
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Your timing chip is affixed to your race number, do not attempt to remove or fold the chip. Do not pierce the chip with safety pins.
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Wear your chipped bib number on your chest on the outer layer of clothing e.g. if a running jacket is worn, wear your number on top of this. Do not obscure/ cover your bib number + chip with a bum bag/ running belt.
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We encourage runners not to position their arms to start/stop a personal timing device on or right in front of the bib whilst running over the timing mats themselves as this impedes the signal. Arms can be positioned slightly away from the body, or the devices can be started/stopped when the runner isn’t on the actual mat.
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Race numbers are not interchangeable and entries cannot be assigned, transferred, sold or gifted to any third party. Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with your race number. Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners.
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Your bib & timing chip does not need to be collected in after the event and is yours to keep a memento of your race day!
Race numbers cannot be...
interchangeable and entries cannot be assigned, transferred, sold or gifted to any third party. Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with your race number. Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners.
Getting there
Fundraising
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.
Sponsors
Our Sponsors
The Leeds Half Marathon is brought to you with the support of the following sponsors and partners
FAQs
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