Half Marathons Found In & Near Leeds
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The most comprehensive list of Half Marathons in and near Leeds in 2026 - 2027. Find your perfect race!
Half marathons in Leeds take advantage of the city's canal towpaths and parkland loops, creating courses that shift between flat stretches along the Aire and gentle climbs through places like Roundhay Park. The mixed terrain means you're working harder than pure flat city courses, but getting rewarded with proper green space.
If you think you're ready to tackle the full distance? Try Marathons in Leeds. Building up your distance? Start with 10K runs in Leeds or 5K races in Leeds.
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Race Calendar: Half Marathons In & Near Leeds
Spring Time Canal Canter
Leeds/Liverpool Canal, Wyther Lane, Kirkstall Leeds, LS5 3BTCarry on in the Colliery
Rabbit Ings Country Park, Rabbit Ings Country Park, Lund Hill Lane, Royston, Shafton, Barnsley S71 4BBRun Yorkshire Roundhay 10k/Half
Leeds, West YorkshireRun Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race
Manchester, LancashireLets Motor along the Towpath - Rodley
Leeds & Liverpool Canal, near to the Barge Pub, Rodley LS13 1HPLeeds Running Festival April
Leeds, West YorkshirePhoenix Running Manchester Mad Hatter's Tea Party - Chapter 1
Oldham, LancashireRun Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race
Manchester, LancashirePhoenix Running Manchester Mad Hatter's Tea Party - Chapter 2
Oldham, LancashireYorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley
Fisherman Inn, Wagon Lane, Bingley, BD16 1TSLeeds Running Festival June
Leeds, West YorkshireRoche Abbey Ramble
Travellers Rest, Main Street, Sheffield, S25 1YAYorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Kirkstall
Leeds/Liverpool Canal, Wyther Lane, Kirkstall Leeds, LS5 3WEST YORKSHIRE TRAIL RUN
Leeds, Harewood, West YorkshireBreezy in Brighouse & Special Solstice Run
Brighouse to be confirmedPhoenix Manchester Burrs Bash
Bury, LancashireSithee at Slawit Again
Slaithwaite Community Centre, Bank Gate, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5DLAIRE Ultra Trail and Super Trail Half
Piglove By The River, Clarence Rd, Leeds LS10 1EEThe Ultra Loop - Run As Many 5km Loops As You Can in 8 hours
Leeds, West YorkshireSir Titus Summer Trot
Next to the Canal, near Salts Mill, Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorks BD18Summer Extravaganza
Leeds/Liverpool Canal, Wyther Lane Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3BTLeeds Running Festival August
Leeds, West YorkshireOktoberfest
Rodley Cricket Club, Canal Bank Sports Ground, Moss Bridge Road, Rodley, Leeds, LS13 1RLThe Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Knaresborough
Knaresborough North Yorkshire, HG5 8DPLadybower Reservoir Trails
Hope Valley, DerbyshireThe East Coast "Chuffer"
Peasholm Park, N Bay Promenade, Scarborough YO12 7TR - Next to Peasholm Drive. What3Words ///unions.awards.listsRun Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race
Manchester, LancashireYorkshire Weekend Saunter in Brighouse
Brighouse to be confirmedOld Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle
Knaresborough North Yorkshire, HG5 8DPHubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile
Leeds/Liverpool Canal, Wyther Lane, Kirkstall Leeds, LS5 3BTSwinsty & Fewston Lakeside Dash
Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Car Park, North Lane, Otley, LS21 2NPYorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Kirkstall
Leeds/Liverpool Canal, Wyther Lane, Kirkstall Leeds, LS5 3Rothwell Kebabathon
Skelton Lake Services off the M1 (J45)Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race
Manchester, LancashireThe Ultra Loop - Run As Many 5km Loops As You Can in 8 hours
Manchester, LancashireYorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Slawit
Carr Lane, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5HAYorkshire Weekend Saunter in Saltaire
On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18Related Pages on Find A Race
If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for here are a few suggestions: broaden your search and take a look at Half Marathons across the whole of Yorkshire, and maybe even the North East or North West of England if you’re willing and able to travel a bit further. We also list Half Marathons in and around Sheffield and York. If you’re in the Leeds area but fancy something a bit shorter then check out our Leeds 10k Runs page: and of course we also have a Leeds Marathons list if you are looking to step up the distance. If you’re happy to travel or you want to build a race into a trip away then check out our UK-wide Half Marathons calendar and you can refine and filter your search from there.