Tempting at Tempsey
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Tempting at Tempsey : event overview
Tempting at Tempsey is a trail running event at Temple Newsam House, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, LS15 0AE. The next scheduled race date is 19/04/2026. The Temple Newsam grounds include walking and running trails, a farm, a cafe, a shop, and a large house. Various buses serve Temple Newsam and the nearest train station is Leeds City Station.
Distances offered
- 6.7 miles
- Marathon
- 20 miler
- Half Marathon
Course, facilities and policies
The course mixes open country, garden and woodland with path, grass and trail surfaces. The route is undulating and has a 6.5 hour cut off. Feed stations are provided roughly every three miles and the course will be signposted with marshals on course. There are toilets near the start, finish and registration area. Parking at Temple Newsam is subject to a Leeds City Council charge.
The event aims to be cup-less; feed stations provide drinks and food and participants are asked to bring a reusable cup or bottle. Large over ear headphones are banned; bone conduction or one-in-one-out earphones are acceptable. GPX route files are available for download. Races are licensed by the Trail Running Association. Runners withdrawing should inform the nearest marshal; transfers or deferrals can be made up to 48 hours before the event. Finishers receive recovery items and a bespoke medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.