Kirkstall Abbey 7
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Kirkstall Abbey 7 - 20 September 2026
The Kirkstall Abbey 7 is a 7 mile multi terrain race that starts and finishes within the abbey grounds. Race headquarters are at the Abbey Visitor Centre, Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, LS5 3EH. Organisers provide a bottle of beer to all finishers.
Entries are accepted online via Racebest. Entry fees are £15 for affiliated runners and £17 for unaffiliated runners. There is an overall entry limit of 300 and entries close in mid-September; no entries are available on race day. Race numbers are available for collection at the race headquarters on the day of the event. RunEvents race licence status is listed as TBA.
The course is uneven in parts, is not suitable for wheelchairs and can be slippery when wet. Headphones of any type are not permitted during the race.
Prizes and trophies include awards for first male and first female, prizes for second and third places for men and women, age-group prizes for V40, V45, V50, V55, V60, V65 and V70, team prizes for first male and first female club or team (three runners), and the Stephen Blades Trophy for the first local runner. Trophies and prizes are presented at the race headquarters after the finish.
Course records for the current course layout are recorded as male 37:56 (2018) and female 43:31 (2023). No refunds or deferrals are offered; transfers and cancellation procedures are handled by the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
