Leeds Running Festival March 2027

Join us for the Leeds Running Festival on Sunday 28th March 2027!

Take on a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon at the Leeds Running Festival on Sunday 28th March 2027 and enjoy a memorable day of racing around the stunning Roundhay Park. As one of the biggest city parks in Europe, Roundhay Park offers a brilliant setting for a spring event, with over 700 acres of parkland, woodland, lakes, and gardens creating a scenic and varied backdrop from start to finish.

Whether you are chasing a new personal best, stepping up to a new distance, or simply looking for a rewarding race-day experience, this event offers something for every runner. With beautiful surroundings, a welcoming atmosphere, and a choice of three popular distances, the Leeds Running Festival is the perfect way to kick off your spring racing season.

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Super Early Bird entry - Ends Sunday 26th April 2026

Early Bird entry - Ends Sunday 27th September 2026

Standard entry - Ends Sunday 28th February 2027

Race Distance & Start Times

Half Marathon (Ages 17+)
4 Laps + Out & Back
Start Time: 09:00 AM (12:30 Cut off)
Elevation: 264m
Terrain: Road/Gravel

10K (Ages 15+)
2 Laps
Start Time: 10:00 AM
  Elevation: 125m
Terrain: Road/Gravel

5K (Ages 11+)
1 Lap
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Elevation: 61m
Terrain: Road/Gravel

Junior (Under 11)
Start Time: 11:30 AM
Elevation: 28m
Terrain: Road/Gravel

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.