Leeds Country Way In A Day 100km

The Leeds Country Way In a Day 100km is a full circumnavigation of the city of Leeds via the local LCW footpaths. It is based on a very popular long distance walk of approx 100km / 62 miles which makes a complete circuit around the city of Leeds and visits many of the neighbouring villages, parks and nature reserves.

Dispite being less than 10km from the centre of Leeds The LCW is mainly rural with much to enjoy including extensive views to the West and North Yorkshire countrysideand  follows public rights of way including footpaths, bridleways and minor lanes, with just a few short sections along roads.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Live Tracking by Open Tracking
Support at 9 aid stations along the route
2 Indoor aid stations with drop bags
Race photography
Wooden Medal for all finishers
First Aid
Free DNF transport to finish after 20:00
Post race meal

SCHEDULE

RACE HQ

Miners Welfare Hall, Garforth, LS25 1AA

REGISRATION

04:00 - 04:45
06:00 - 07:45

START TIME

05:00 - Early Start - 16 - 24 hours
08:00 - Race Start - 16 hours or less

PARKING

TBC

TERRAIN

The Leeds Country Way is approximately 80% trail and 20% road / tarmac.
Weather in the week leading up to the race can alter the underfoot conditions drastically.

TERRAIN

The Leeds Country Way is approximately 80% trail and 20% road / tarmac.
Weather in the week leading up to the race can alter the underfoot conditions drastically.

TERRAIN

The Leeds Country Way is approximately 80% trail and 20% road / tarmac.
Weather in the week leading up to the race can alter the underfoot conditions drastically.

ROUTE MARKINGS / NAVIGATION

LCW is waymarked with Owl plaques & signposts.
​​The final quarter of the route will be marked with additional reflective markers for night time navigation.
No extra event markings will be put in place unless the route deviates from the official route.
Mandatory GPX available to download. (blue tab if looking on a phone!)
Runners are responsible for navigating the course correctly, we strongly recommend the use of the GPX.
The course will also be visible on our Open Tracking page.

CHECKPOINTS

There will be no less than 8 checkpoints with water, coke and snacks.
2 major indoor checkpoints with additional toilets, hot food and drop bags. 

DROP BAGS / FINISH BAGS

You will leave two small non-returnable bags that will be transported ot each of the major checkpoints.
Anything you leave behind will be left out for any runners behind you.

You may leave any luggage at Race HQ.

TOILETS

There are Toilets at the start and finish, plus at both major checkpoints.
You may come accross more public facilities at local businesses on course during opening hours as the course passes through many built up areas.

MANDATORY KIT

All runners must carry at all times...

Phone or watch with GPX map of route with sufficient battery life. OR Paper map.
Headtorch with sufficient battery life. - Checked when leaving a CP at dusk, no headtorch, no run.
Waterproof jacket
Foil blanket / survival blanket
Warm hat or wrap
Capacity for 1l water

RECOMMENDED KIT

Paper map
Spare batteries / power bank
Spare warm layer

KIT CHECK

All runners will be asked to present an item of kit to be checked at some point during the race.

CREW / PACERS

We welcome crew at our checkpoints
Runners are allowed to be crewed at any point on the course provided they are courteous to local residents when parking.
No more than one pacer at a time allowed from the start.
No muling (carrying runners bags etc).
Crew strongly recommended if you are doing your first 100km.

MINIMUM ENTRY CRITERIA

None, however if you have not completed at least a marathon or equivalent we recommend you get in touch before entering detailing your fitness / experience.

SHOPS / PUBS / ETC

Runners are allowed to use any public facilities on route.