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Event information
The Official Magazine
Your official 2026 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon race day magazine and guide.
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Be part of something truly special - Join us for the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon.
Former Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019. Since then, Rob and his family have campaigned tirelessly to raise awareness and funds to support other families living with MND.
The first Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon saw over 10,000 participants take the streets of Leeds, taking in some of the city's most scenic countryside and outer suburbs, the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon will be a fitting tribute to the city that launched Rob’s career and which he called home.
This is an event that truly is for everyone, so whether you are an experienced runner or have never thought about running an event before, we welcome all abilities to join us for this very special event.
The event will be held in support of the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal as well as the MND Association. However, we recognise that many participants will have their own reasons for taking part. As such, entrants are encouraged to raise money for a charity of their choice, or for one of our partner charities.
So, lace up those trainers and get ready to be part of an unforgettable day. We can’t wait to see you at the start line.
Entry
Entrants must be 18 years or older on the event day.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Chip timing
- Finisher’s goody bag
- An option to pre-order a finisher t-shirt with a sublimation print and iTAB
- Exclusive medal
- A fantastic experience!
Wave Information
To ensure a safe and enjoyable race day for everyone, runners will start in waves based on their estimated finish time. Your allocated wave is shown by the colour of your race number, so please check this carefully before race day.
You should line up in your assigned wave. If needed, you may choose to move back to a later wave, but you must not move forward into an earlier wave.
Please arrive at the start area in good time so you’re ready when your wave is called.
Wave start times
- Blue – 09:00
- Red – 09:04
- Green & Yellow – 09:10
- MND Wave – 09:19
- Purple – 09:21
Starting in the correct wave helps keep the course running smoothly and ensures a better experience for all runners.
Spectator Information
Sold Out
Spectator tickets for AMT Headingley Stadium for the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and Leeds Half Marathon are now sold out. No tickets will be available to purchase on the day.
If you missed out this year, don’t worry. There are plenty of fantastic places to support runners along the course. The atmosphere is always lively, with Headingley, Adel and Otley proving to be particularly popular cheer points full of energy and encouragement.
Thank you to everyone coming along to support. Whether at the stadium or out on the route, it truly makes a difference!
Please note that spectators can enter the stadium from 10:30 and before that access will be strictly runner only.
Upgrade your entry
Erdinger Runners Lounge
Elevate your 2026 race day with our VIP experience. Enjoy the Erdinger Runners Lounge at the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and make your day unforgettable.
UPGRADE TO THE LOUNGE
Yorkshire Double Season Ticket
Conquer and challenge yourself to both of our marathons in one season ticket. Take on the 2026 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and Yorkshire Marathon.
UPGRADE TO THE YORKSHIRE DOUBLE
Add a memento
Engrave with iTAB
Make your medal uniquely yours by adding your name and finish time to your medal.
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Other events happening on the same day
Leeds Half Marathon
Not ready just yet for a full marathon? Take on the Leeds Half Marathon taking place after the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon entrants set off.
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Inspiring Stories
The Rob Burrow Centre
The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon will help raise vital funds for the The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal.
READ MORE HERE
Why the Leeds Marathon?
Money raised at the event will also support the Motor Neurone Disease Association, the leading MND charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Our Runners Stories
We all have a reason to run, and every story has the power to inspire. Read some amazing stories from previous runners who took on our events.
READ SOME RUNNERS STORIES HERE
Race Number Information
Race numbers will be posted to participants who entered the event on or before Monday 20th April.
If you entered after this date, are an international participant, or if your race number does not arrive for any reason, you’ll be able to collect your race number in person.
Race number collection will be available throughout event week, where you’ll also be assigned a start wave based on your estimated finish time. The colour of your race number will correspond to your allocated wave, helping to ensure a smooth and organised start. Our team will be on hand at all times and happy to help.
Up & Running Store, Boar Lane, Leeds
🗓️ Tuesday 5th May – Friday 8th May | 11:00 – 18:00
The Queens Hotel, New Station Street City Square, Leeds LS1 1PJ
🗓️ Saturday 9th May | 09:00 – 17:30
Race Office, Gate G, AMT Headingley Stadium
🗓️ Sunday 10th May | From 07:00
Start Wave Information
Your race number will display a coloured wave, which indicates your assigned start wave. Waves are allocated based on your estimated finish time, helping to ensure a smooth and safe start for all runners.
On race day, you must start in your allocated wave or a later wave. You are welcome to move back and start in a later wave if you wish, however you cannot move forward into an earlier wave.
Please follow steward instructions and signage on the start line.
Have you changed your address since registering?
We are only able to change your address up to 6 weeks before the event takes place. If you are unable to collect your race number from the old address you can come to the Race Office on event weekend to be reallocated a new number.
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.
Important Information
Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with a race number under your name.
Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified.
Route Maps
Static Route Map
Elevation Map
On the day Information
All you need to know
Event Village
To satisfy your pre and post-run fuel needs, a selection of tasty food and drink choices will be available to purchase.
There are also several bars and cafés in the area that will be sure to welcome spectators and participants and are often bursting with atmosphere after the event.
Our wonderful partner charities will also be located in the Event Village, so make sure you go say hi!
Fuel & Hydration
We will have water stations on course, where you will be able to pick up a 330ml bottle of water. To see the exact locations of water stations, please refer to the route map.
Applied Nutrition energy stations will also be available on course including Applied Nutrition Hydration Electrolyte Tablets, Applied Nutrition Isotonic Drinks and Applied Nutrition Energy Gels.
Please make use of the bins provided post water stations.
Baggage
Bags larger than an A4 sheet of paper are not permitted in the stadium.
If you don’t need to bring a bag, please don’t.
If you do bring a permitted bag, please be aware that bag searches will be in place.
Please leave enough time pre-event to drop off your bag in the designated Baggage Store.
Please use the tear-off strip attached to your race number and simply tie it around the handle of your bag before checking it into the Baggage Store.
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 allocated toilets for this event located around the stadium
and out on course. There will be plenty of toilets available pre, during and post
race. Run For All operate a zero tolerance policy and any runners seen urinating
anywhere other than the facilities provided 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.
Photos
Smile! The MarathonPhotos team will be on course throughout the event to snap your picture.
Photographs can be purchased or available for pre order 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!
Massage
Please see here if massage will be provided closer to the event date.
Sustainability
Keeping Leeds green
We are committed to keeping Leeds green and we understand the importance of doing our bit for the environment. Bins will be provided across the event site and we urge people to use the facilities provided.
It is important that we leave the course the way we found it. Recycling bins will be provided on course at each water station and we ask that you use them. If you want to hand on to your water beyond the provided bins, please pass any litter to your nearest marshal.
Let’s work together to Keep Leeds green and encourage other runners to do the same.
Give your trainers a new ‘lace of life’ with JogOn
Part ways with unwanted old trainers that you may have previously thrown out. Drop-off stations will be made readily available next to the Race Office, located in the Event Village on event day.
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Headphones on Event Day
You may choose to wear bone conducting headphones as you make your way around the course.
We ask that volume is kept low to ensure you can hear the marshal's instructions, emergency vehicles and fellow competitors.
Our official headphone partner Shokz use 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 a specific code. To receive this discount code, please contact our admin team via our contact form here
Training
Training Plans
We’ve teamed up with the experts at Coopah to bring you a whole new way of training
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Training Sessions
Join the fun, free and friendly Social Run Group (SRG) hosted by Up and Running. A weekly 5K that is perfect for runners of all abilities. Join the community - sign up now.
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Travel
Park & Ride or City Centre Bus
Book tickets
A selection of shuttle bus services are also available for spectators.
These services include:
• City Centre Shuttle Bus
• Stourton Park and Ride
• Elland Road Park and Ride
• Shuttle buses to cheer points in Otley and Adel
*Please note capacity is limited for all services and we recommend marathon participants book the early slots to ensure they arrive at the start line on time.
Road Closure Information
Resident and Road Closure Information
Find out details here, to help plan your day whether you are a resident in the City or travelling to the event.
Resident Information
Road Closure Information
Find out details here for road closure information on the day on Leeds Marathon and Leeds Half
2026 Leeds Marathon & Half Marathon Road Closure Poster
Sponsors & Partners
FAQs
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