Leeds Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Leeds Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 10 May 2026 and starts at AMT Headingley Stadium. The event is a half marathon that typically attracts thousands of runners and raises hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity each year. Entrants must be 17 years or over on event day. Race numbers are posted to UK addresses 7-10 days before the event; participants with overseas postal addresses must collect numbers from the Race Office on the event weekend. Included for entrants are chip timing, a finisher's goody bag and an exclusive medal, with an option to pre-order a finisher t-shirt and iTAB.
On the day facilities and services
An Event Village will offer food and drink vendors and host partner charities. Water stations on course will provide 330 ml bottles and recycling bins; High5 energy stations will supply Zero tabs and energy gels. A designated Baggage Store requires the tear-off strip from the race number to be attached to bags. Pacers sponsored by Arla Protein will carry flags with target finish times. Toilets will be located around the stadium; public urination is not permitted. Medical support includes fixed first aid stations near water points, a first aid unit and recovery area near the start and finish, and roaming first aiders. MarathonPhotos will take event photographs for purchase and official results will be posted on the organiser’s website after the event. Sustainable measures include recycling bins on course and JogOn trainer drop-off stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.