Leeds Running Festival

From RunThrough Events

4.7 · 8 reviews

Sunday 29th August 2027

09:00

Leeds

£11.00–£36.00 · 4 races

5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of running at the Leeds Running Festival, organized by RunThrough Events, taking place on Sunday, August 29, 2027! Set in the breathtaking surroundings of Roundhay Park in Leeds, West Yorkshire, this vibrant festival celebrates the final weeks of summer with exhilarating race distances of 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon, catering to runners of all abilities.

Participants will enjoy a scenic route winding through picturesque lakeside paths, enchanting woodland trails, and expansive parkland, making it the perfect backdrop for a memorable running experience. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, gearing up for an autumn race, or simply looking to soak up the late-summer atmosphere, the Leeds Running Festival promises a fantastic day filled with camaraderie and support. With unique themed medals, free race photos, and post-race goodies, this event is not to be missed! Join us and experience the energy of friendly marshals cheering you on every step of the way. Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate summer running like never before!

Races

5k

10:00

£28.00

0
10k

10:00

£32.00

0
Half Marathon

09:00

£36.00

0
Junior Race

11:30

£11.00

0

A £2.00 service charge is added per booking

Event video

Organiser's description

Join us for the Leeds Running Festival on Sunday 29th August 2027!

Celebrate the final weeks of summer at the Leeds Running Festival on Sunday 29th August 2027. Taking place in the stunning surroundings of Roundhay Park, one of the largest city parks in Europe, this popular event offers 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances for runners of all abilities. Enjoy a scenic route through lakeside paths, woodland trails and open parkland as you make the most of the late-summer atmosphere. Whether you're aiming for a personal best, preparing for an autumn race or simply looking for a memorable day out, Roundhay Park provides the perfect setting for a summer running challenge. With fantastic event support, a friendly atmosphere and beautiful surroundings throughout the course, the Leeds Running Festival is the ideal way to round off your summer running season.

Race Distance & Start Times Half Marathon - 09:00 AM 10K - 10:00 AM 5K - 10:00 AM Junior - 11:30 AM

Included in the entry Unique themed medal Free race photos Chip-timed results Post-race goodies

Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags, and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to Leeds Running Festival. With RunThrough, you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you around the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options, including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

Reviews

4.7

8 reviews

Harry Bennetts

Took part in the 2026 edition · 2 months ago

Very enjoyable and the route was great! Only thing I would change is the set off time for the 5 & 10K runs, possibly delaying the 5 & 10K start time or bring the half marathon 30 minutes earlier. The paths round Roundhay are very narrow at points and going through all the running groups, trying to get past is difficult. Other than that, it is very organised and very enjoyable!

Emmanouil Protoulis

Took part in the 2026 edition · 7 months ago

Wasn't a big fan of the fact that there was an overlap of the 10k runners with the half marathon ones (10k started just 1hr after the half marathon). The paths on roundhay aren't the biggest to accommodate 2 big running groups with different distance goals.
Other than that it seemed well organised.

Richard Obank

Reviewing the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Fantastic morning in Roundhay Park. Probably the best event village I’ve experienced at these events. Great community feel. Gruelling course. Uphill section in the woods was tough! Looking forward to the next event.

Louise Vaughan

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Really a great day organised very well and a really enjoyable experience. There were lots of vendors food, drinks and the atmosphere was really good.
Would definitely return and encourage people to do so as well.

Imogen Tyas

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

Really enjoyed this race. It was relaxed but well organised with plenty of staff and pacers for all times. The trail was mostly paved footpath with some muddy patches. Good snacks at the end too!

Natalie Wilson

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

First ever run event & half marathon, and couldn’t have had a better experience. The whole set up was great & the marshals were all so encouraging and lovely all the way around the course. Lovely venue & got very lucky with the weather. Will definitely be returning for another.