Kirkstall Abbey 7
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Kirkstall Abbey 7 2026
Kirkstall Abbey 7 is a 7 mile multi terrain race held on 20 September 2026 and organised by Kirkstall Harriers. The route starts and finishes within the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey and takes in riverside paths, the canal towpath, some road sections and the abbey grounds. The course was changed to its current form in 2017 and course records since then are recorded as male 37:56 and female 43:31. The profile is listed as undulating and the route is not suitable for wheelchairs. No headphones are permitted.
Race facilities include water stations, distance markers, toilets and baggage storage. There are no changing facilities or showers. Race headquarters is a gazebo opposite the Abbey Visitor Centre at Kirkstall Abbey. Entry is limited to 300 places. Entry fees are shown as £15 for affiliated runners aged 17 and over and £17 for unaffiliated runners aged 17 and over. Entry on the day is not available. Every finisher will receive a bottle of beer. Prizes include trophies for first male and female, awards for second and third places, age category prizes for V40 through V70, a trophy for the first local runner and team prizes for first male and first female clubs. The event supports Wheatfields Hospice and is held in memory of local individuals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
