Event information
This is where it all began...
20 Years of the Leeds 10K
In 2027, we'll be celebrating a landmark moment. 20 years since the very first Leeds 10K.
The Leeds 10K was Jane Tomlinson’s vision. Having raised £1.8 million for charity while she was battling terminal cancer, in 2006 Jane knew her time left to fundraise was limited. As a result, she decided to set up the Leeds 10K to continue the fundraising vehicle for charities that she had started.
Nearly twenty years on, it has grown to become one of the highlights of the city’s events calendar, and is a hugely popular, inclusive and supported race for participants of all abilities. Thousands of runners, fundraisers, volunteers and supporters have helped turn the vision into an enduring legacy.
We would love it if you would join us at what promises to be a memorable event to celebrate the beginning of Run For All.
Why run this event?
The route takes you on a tour around Leeds' iconic spots, beginning at the Parkinson Steps at the University of Leeds, taking you up into Headingley before circling back into the city and past Leeds Arena to the finish line on the Headrow.
Get ready for an electric atmosphere as we celebrate the 20th year of the Leeds 10K. Thousands of spectators will be there to cheer you along on what promises to be an amazing day.
We welcome participants of all ages and abilities to the event, so whether you are there for fundraising, fun, or fitness, we promise that you will have an amazing time.
What's included?
- Finisher medal
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Optional finisher's t-shirt
Entrants must be aged 15 years or over on the day of the race.
Run For All encourages people of all abilities to take part in the Leeds 10K event. Please get in touch if you require any further assistance on the day of the race, or have any specific requirements.
Run For All encourages people of all abilities to take part in the Leeds 10K event. 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
Elevation Map
Interactive Route Map
Inspiring Stories
Our runner 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.
People 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.
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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Official Run For All clothing
Shop our Run For All Merchandise ranging from beanies to hoodies.
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Engrave with iTAB
Make your medal uniquely yours by adding your name and finish time to your medal.
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On the day Information
All you need to know
Event Village
Our Event Village will be located on Millennium Square.
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
The baggage drop will be located on Millennium Square.
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.
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.
Toilets
Please only use the allocated toilets for this event - they are located on Millennium Square and at the start line. 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.
Medical
First aid will be available along the course at fixed first-aid stations.
There will also be a first aid unit and a recovery unit located near the finish line, as well as 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 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.
Travel
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
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 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.
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 our contact form.
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 our contact form.
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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Sponsors & Partners
Our Sponsors
The Leeds 10K is brought to you with the support of the following sponsors and partners
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.
Road Closure Information
Interactive Road Closure Map
Please click on coloured areas for more information.
Additional Road Closure Information
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Running in a team?
Why not get your colleagues and friends together and take part in the Clarion corporate challenge and complete the Leeds 10K as a team.
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FAQs
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