Kirkstall Abbey 7
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Kirkstall Abbey 7 2026
Kirkstall Abbey 7 is a seven mile multi terrain race held at Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds on 20 September 2026. The event is organised by Kirkstall Harriers Running Club and supports Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice; it is also held in memory of Stephen Blades and Paul Reynard.
The course is a single lap, changed to its current form in 2017, and follows riverside paths, the canal towpath, road sections and the grounds of the abbey. The profile is described as undulating. The course is unsuitable for wheelchairs and the use of headphones is not allowed. Every finisher receives a bottle of beer.
Facilities at the race include water stations, distance markers, toilets and baggage storage. There are no changing facilities and no showers. Race headquarters are at the gazebo opposite the Abbey Visitor Centre, Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Road, Kirkstall, LS5 3EH.
Entry is limited to 300 places. Entry fees listed are £15 for affiliated runners aged 17 and over and £17 for unaffiliated runners aged 17 and over. Entry on the day is not available. There are trophies and prizes for overall places, age category winners and first local runner, plus team prizes. If the race is cancelled entrants will be offered free entry to the next year's event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
