Leeds Country Way In A Day
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Leeds Country Way In a Day 100km
The Leeds Country Way In a Day 100km is a full circumnavigation of the city of Leeds along the local LCW footpaths. The route is based on a long distance walk of approximately 100 km / 62 miles and passes neighbouring villages, parks and nature reserves. Although the route lies less than 10 km from Leeds city centre, it is mainly rural and follows public rights of way including footpaths, bridleways and minor lanes with only a few short road sections.
The terrain is roughly 80% trail and 20% road or tarmac, and underfoot conditions can change significantly with the weather in the days before the event. The LCW is waymarked with owl plaques and signposts. A mandatory GPX file is available and runners are responsible for navigating the course; the route is also visible on the organiser's open tracking page.
The course includes nine checkpoints and aid stations at Cookridge (10 km), Wike Lane (21 km), Thorner (31 km), Garforth (43 km), Methley (56 km), Robin Hood (66 km), Woodkirk (77 km), Pudsey (89 km) and Thornbury (96 km). Event services include live tracking, support at aid stations, two drop bag stations at Garforth and Woodkirk, race photography, a wooden finisher medal, first aid, free DNF transport in the evening and a post race chilli. Toilets are provided at the start, finish, Garforth and Woodkirk.
All runners must carry at all times a phone or watch with the GPX map or a paper map, a headtorch with sufficient battery life, a waterproof jacket, a foil or survival blanket, a warm hat or wrap and capacity for 1 l water. Recommended items include a paper map, spare batteries or power bank and a spare warm layer. Kit checks will be made during the event. Crew and pacers are permitted with a limit of one pacer at a time and no muling. Minimum entry criteria are none, though the organiser recommends contact if the entrant has not completed at least a marathon. Start venues alternate between St John's Community Church, Greengates and Miners Welfare Hall, Garforth. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
