Kirkstall Abbey 7
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Event Details
The Kirkstall Abbey 7 is a 7-mile multi-terrain race starting and finishing within the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds. The event is hosted by Kirkstall Harriers Running Club and supports Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, run in memory of Stephen Blades and Paul Reynard.
Course Information
The route is a single lap, described as mostly flat and undulating. It uses a mix of surfaces including riverside paths, a canal towpath, road sections, and the abbey grounds. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs. The use of headphones is not permitted.
Facilities & Logistics
Race headquarters is a gazebo opposite the Abbey Visitor Centre. Available facilities include water stations, distance markers, toilets, and a baggage store. There are no changing facilities or showers. The event has an entry limit of 300 participants.
Prizes & Entry
Trophies and prizes are awarded to the first male and female finishers, with additional prizes for second and third place, and for the top finishers in various veteran age categories (V40 to V70). A special Stephen Blades Trophy is awarded to the first local runner. There are also team prizes for the first male and female clubs.
Entry is online only, with no entry available on the day. The fee is £15 for affiliated runners and £17 for unaffiliated runners. All finishers receive a bottle of beer. The organizers state there are no refunds or deferrals; if cancelled, entrants are offered free entry the following year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
