EvenSplits Leeds 5k
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Event
The Leeds 5K is a monthly chip-timed road race held from February to November at the University of Leeds Brownlee Centre. The race distance is 5 kilometres. It is EA licensed and results appear on Power of 10. Finish-line text results are sent as runners cross the line and mile splits are published the next day. A chocolate bar is given at the finish. Race numbers with embedded timing chips are issued on first entry and can be used at both Leeds and York 5K events. Previously issued red 5K numbers from 2020-25 may be reused if noted on the entry form.
Course and facilities
The course is on road, flat and run over three laps. The event has an entry limit of 200 and is marked as suitable for wheelchairs. Facilities at Race HQ (Brownlee Centre, Bodington Playing Fields, Bodington Avenue, Leeds LS16 8NA) include water stations, distance markers and toilets. There are no changing facilities, no showers and no baggage store.
Entry, fees and policies
Online entry closes at 10:00 on race day and entry on the day is not available. Single-race entry fees are £10 (affiliated) and £12 (unaffiliated). A Leeds Race Pass for Feb-Nov is available at £65 (affiliated) and £78 (unaffiliated). Entrants may defer a place once to the next race in the calendar year if requested at least three days before race day. There are no refunds and race places cannot be transferred. One free race number replacement is allowed in a 12-month period; further replacements cost £4. Race licence is applied for. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
