RunThrough Chase The Sun Leeds 5k & 10k

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  • Date Wed 5th August 2020
  • Time 19:00
  • Location Roundhay Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Price £21.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Join RunThrough Events for the Chase The Sun Leeds 5k & 10k at Roundhay Park on the 5th August 2020. Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled due to concerns regarding Coronavirus, but stay tuned for more updates from the race organiser. Roundhay Park, one of Europe's largest city parks, provides a stunning backdrop for this exciting race. Choose between the 5k or 10k distance and challenge yourself to finish before the sun sets. With each kilometer accurately marked out and plenty of enthusiastic helpers along the way, you'll be motivated to reach that finish line. Don't miss out on this opportunity to run in beautiful surroundings in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

RunThrough Chase The Sun Leeds 5k & 10k

Wed 5th August 2020

Two women smile and wave while running in a park during the Chase The Sun Leeds 5k & 10k event held on Wednesday, 5th August 2020. Other runners can be seen in the background. Both women are wearing RunThrough branded shirts.

Organiser's Description

--- This event has been cancelled due to ongoing concerns regarding Coronavirus. The race organiser will be in touch with you in due course if you have made a booking for this event. ---

Come and join us for this new Chase The Sun 5k & 10k at Roundhay Park in Leeds. Roundhay Park is one of the biggest city parks in Europe, covering more than 700 acres of beautiful parkland, lakes, woodland and gardens, owned by Leeds City Council.

Battle to get around the course to the finish line before the sun goes down – play it safe and fly round the 5k to finish before sunset, or go for the extra challenge of the 10k. Each kilometer will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and encourage you on your way to that finish line.

Races

  • 5 Km

    £21.00

    CLOSED
  • 10 Km

    £21.00

    CLOSED
What's Included

Unique venue themed medal

Chip timed results

Free official event photographs

Post race goodies and refreshments

Baggage drop

Water stations

Location

Roundhay Park, Mansion Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS8 2HH

How To Get There

By car: Roundhay Park is situated approximately 3 miles North of Leeds City Centre off the A58 Wetherby Road at Oakwood. Alternatively, Roundhay Park is accessible from the A6120 Leeds Ring Road.

By Bus: Buses to and from Leeds City Centre 2 & 12

By train: Leeds City Station is a mainline station serving destinations right across the County. It is the third busiest railway station in the UK outside London

Parking

Parking in Roundhay Park is free. There are five car parks, including one at the end of Mansion Lane by the Mansion House Hotel.

Other Information

Minimum age: 11 years for a 5k, 15 years for a 10k

Refunds: We don’t offer refunds. However, if you let us know 14 days in advance of the event we can transfer your entry to a friend or to a later event.

Further information about the event: You will receive all race information, via email, in the week leading up to the event.

Timing Chip & Race Number: These are collected on race day. Please make sure you arrive at least 45 minutes before the race start so you have plenty of time to collect them.

Baggage: We will have a secure area where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to the baggage tent staff and they will help you find your baggage.

Toilets: There will be plenty of portaloos brought on site for the event.

Refreshments: There will be water provided at the 5k point of the race, and there will also be water available at the finish. We also have also flapjacks and fruit for when you finish.

During the race: We will have marshals all around the course as well as km signs and arrows. The course is on the roads/paths in the Park. Please be aware that there will be spectators and members of the public using the Park.

Spectators: This Park could literally not be any better for spectating, the fields are open and every area of the Park is accessible to see people running round.

Results: Results will be available on www.runthrough.co.uk after the race.

Pictures: We will have a photographer taking a few snaps of the race and they will be on Facebook after the race, so be sure to check it out and see if you can spot yourself.

Things to note! There WILL be pedestrians, please be aware of pedestrians, cyclists and dogs. We have marshals around the course and signs but this is not a road race, you have to pay very close attention to where you are going. We recommend you do not use earphones and you need to pay close attention to everything around you.

Social Media: For updates leading up to the race, please check out our Twitter @runthroughuk and use the hashtag #RunThroughUK in the build up to the race :-)

If you use #RunThroughUK on Instagram with your race day collages, the best ones will feature on our page!

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