Leeds Running Festival August 2027

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.

We have been extensively researching what runners consider important, and sustainability is fast becoming the top issue. Click here to see what RunThrough is doing for sustainability.

You can now grab your Leeds Running Festival event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!

We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product, whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter, you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event. We can’t wait to see you on the start line.