Leeds Country Way In A Day
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Leeds Country Way In a Day 100km
The Leeds Country Way In a Day is a full circumnavigation of the city of Leeds using the local LCW footpaths. The route covers approximately 100km / 62 miles and passes through neighbouring villages, parks and nature reserves. Although the route comes within about 10 km of Leeds city centre, much of it is rural and offers extensive countryside views.
Terrain is roughly 80% trail and 20% road or tarmac; underfoot conditions can change depending on recent weather. The LCW is waymarked with Owl plaques and signposts, and the final quarter of the route has additional reflective markers for night navigation. A mandatory GPX file is available for download and runners are responsible for navigating the course.
The event provides live tracking, support at nine aid stations, two indoor aid stations with drop bags, race photography, first aid, a wooden finisher medal and a post-race meal. There will be no fewer than eight checkpoints offering water, coke and snacks, plus two major indoor checkpoints with toilets, hot food and drop bag access. Runners may leave two small non-returnable drop bags to be transported to the major checkpoints, and luggage can be left at Race HQ. Toilets are available at the start, finish and the major checkpoints.
Mandatory kit includes a phone or watch with the GPX map or a paper map, a headtorch, waterproof jacket, foil survival blanket, warm hat and capacity for 1 litre of water. Kit checks will take place. Crew and one pacer rules apply and there is no formal minimum entry criterion, though organisers recommend contact if a runner has not completed at least a marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
