Summer Extravaganza

The Summer Extravaganza is one of our original events and still one of our most popular. Perhaps it's because the course is flat, fast and great underfoot, or maybe becauses there are 5 distances to choose from, or could it be the fabulous BBQ, cakes, sweets, pop and beer selection at the end, not to mention the wonderful marshals and the bespoke medal. Whatever it is this one fills up very quickly.

The route starts next to the canal at Kirkstall, which is 3 miles outside the centre of Leeds, so loads of public transport and accommodation for those travelling from a distance. The course is a good canal towpath all the way. it is a lapped course with one lap being 6.7 miles. This course is a must for anyone doing their first event, anyone wishing for a PB and with a 6.5 hour cut off anyone just looking for a day out.

There are plenty of water and feed stations located on the course, to make sure you're fully hydrated and fuelled by sugar! You'll also meet some of our wonderful marshals along the course who'll give you lots of encouragement. All finshers will recieve a bespoke medal, lots of lovely cake and a BBQ roll including GF and Vegan, you can wash this down with a cup of tea, pop or a beer a reet proper Yorkshire day out. We pride ourselves on enabling a social space so please stay and chat with us and your fellow runners.

Registration is right over the road from Start/Finish & Registration.

The address for registration is: Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3BP. Toilets are available at the centre. Grim give the Hollybush charity £1 for every runner.

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Please note that bibs will be given out on the day of registration.

Getting to us:

Car parking is free of charge at Morrisons in Kirkstall, we'll let you know if that changes.

Distances and times:

Registration Opens from 7.30am – please allow yourself ample time to park, register and use the loos.

Our races are licenced from the Trail Running Association

 

10k 10:00 start

10 Miles 09:30 start

Half Marathon 09:00 start

Marathon 08:30 start

 

During the race important things to note:
We try to be cup-less: Our feed stations are normally around every three miles and offer drinks and a range of food, but please bring your own re-usable cup or bottle.

Headphones: Most of our courses are off-road, but we still prefer you not to wear earphones, and due to on-course incidents, we have taken the decision to ban large over-ear headphones. These block out any other sounds and don't allow runners to hear marshals, vehicles, or other users of the route. If you do need to wear earphones, then please use bone conducting earphones or "one in one out" in-ear pieces. Please note there may will be unmarshalled road crossings.

Transfers/Deferrals: You can self-serve your transfer or deferral on this website or “Let’s Do This,” depending on where you booked. Please try not to change your event or details on the day as it causes delays and queues at registration. Defers are only allowed up to 48 hours before the event, this you can do yourself online.