Event information
First staged 35 years ago, 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 on Sunday 10th May 2020.
Entry
Online entries for the 2020 Asda Foundation Leeds Half 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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| 07.30 | Baggage store opens |
| 09.00 | Mass warm-up |
| 09.25 | Wheelchair race starts |
| 09.30 | 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
Start/Finish
With its city centre start and finish, the Leeds Half Marathon brings excitement, colour, crowds and a great atmosphere to the heart of the city. A mass warm-up ensures that everyone is loose and raring to go. The race gets underway at 9.30am on The Headrow next to Victoria Gardens.
Cheering crowds line the route as runners head to the finish in Cookridge Street alongside the showpiece Millennium Square (where our Event Hub is located).
Passing through the finish area, you'll collect water and an energy drink to replenish and rehydrate. Don’t forget to pick up your finisher's goody bag and medal to showcase your achievement.
Along with baggage store and toilets, Millennium Square is the location for the charity village where you can learn all about the wonderful work of our not-for-profit partners. There is also an array of restaurants, cafes and bars on site, making it a great place to celebrate your achievement with family and friends.
Route Map
View route map
Elevation Map
Meet our Pacers
Our team of pacers on the day will be pacing at 5-minute intervals between 1hr 30mins and 2hrs 30mins. You can see more detailed information, and names and photos of our team members, on our Pacers page.
Find out more
Facilities
Toilets
There are a number of toilet facilities for both colour starts situated in Millennium Square and on Victoria Gardens
Baggage Store
There will be two baggage areas at this event. Yellow and Green runner baggage will be situated on Portland Gate and on Victoria Gardens for Red and Blue runners.
Race Office
The race office will be situated on Victoria Gardens on the Headow and will be on Saturday between 12.00pm and 3.00pm, and from 7.30am on Sunday.
Event Village
Playing host to our partner charities, and our very own Jane Tomlinson Appeal along with a number of other activations across Millennium Square and Victoria Gardens
Massage
Massage will be available for on Millennium Square thanks to event sponsors Sano Physiotherapy who be on hand with advice and tips pre-event, and that all important rub down once you’ve finished.
Goody bags
A goody bag awaits each finisher – along with a drink of Erdinger Alkoholfrei. Please note medals will be presented to you separately in the finish area.
Assembly zones
Blue Assembly Zone – The Headrow Red Assembly Zone – Calverley Street Green Assembly Zone – Millenium Square Yellow Assembly Zone – Millenium Square
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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