Hollybank Eccup 10
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Hollybank Eccup 10 & 5 Mile Races 2026
The Hollybank Eccup event in Adel, Leeds, features road races on closed roads through country lanes around Eccup reservoir. The event offers two distances and follows an undulating single lap course. It is not suitable for wheelchairs and holds an England Athletics permit number 31530.
Distances
- 10 miles, road race on closed roads through country lanes around Eccup reservoir
- 5 miles, shortened version of the 10 mile route
Race headquarters are at Bedquilts Recreation Ground, Adel Lane, Leeds LS16 8BX. Facilities at the venue include water, distance markers, toilets and baggage storage. There are no changing facilities and no showers.
Entry is limited to 1000 places and, at the time listed, 421 places remained. Entry prices are shown in a range of £15.00 to £29.00 depending on distance, affiliation and whether a technical T shirt is purchased for an additional £8.00. If the event does not sell out, on the day entries are available for an extra £5.00.
Proceeds support The Hollybank Trust and The Hygiene Bank. Abbey Runners will make donations from race proceeds and entrants may make additional donations with their entry. The 10 mile race offers prizes across overall, age and team categories and a £100 bonus for breaking either course record. The men’s course record time is 50:36 set in 2025 and the women’s record time is 56:26 set in 2007.
Refunds are not available once places are sold out or within four weeks of race day. Refunds may be requested in writing earlier and are subject to a processing charge. Race place transfers are permitted up to ten days before race day using the link in the confirmation email. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
