Event info

Prior to the event you should receive your race pack. When you receive this will depend on when you register but we aim to have this sent out approximately 4 weeks in advance of the event.

Further important details regarding the start of the race and other race day information will be included within the Runners Race Guide. The runners guide will also be available to download in due course. It is important that you read the Runners Race Guide fully before attending the event.

Leeds 10K race guide

07:30
There are two assembly areas for participants in the Leeds 10k:

Green Assembly Area – outside the Town Hall
Red Assembly Area – on Millennium Square

You will be allocated into an assembly area prior to the event and the colour of your race number will determine where you should assemble.

Each area will include a baggage deposit for you to leave your bag during the event, which will be open from 07:30. Please note that all baggage is left at the owners risk.

Toilets will also be available in each Assembly Area, as well as on Victoria Gardens for spectators to use. Please refer to the site map in your Runner Guide for the locations of these facilities.

Millennium Square will be split into three sections – Runners, Joggers and Walkers. You should ensure that you are in the correct area for how you intend to participate in the event. We kindly ask that anyone who is intending to jog or walk head to the areas closest to the Hospital side of the Millennium Square to ensure that those wishing to run the event (often attempting a personal best) can do so without being held up in crowds.

08:15
At 08:15 there will be a warm up in Millennium Square, for all participants in this area.

08:30
Participants will be guided to the start from their respective Assembly Areas by Marshals. You should not attempt to make your way to the start before being told to do so.

09:00
The start will be on The Headrow next to Victoria Gardens, outside the Henry Moore Institute.

There are a number of bars and cafes on Millennium Square as well as in the City Centre that will be sure to welcome participants, and are often bursting with atmosphere from the event afterwards.

Here is the route for the 2012 Leeds 10K.

By road

Please be aware that there will be several thousand people heading to the city centre at a time when some major roads will be closed. Please plan your journey and where you are going to park in advance, so that you have plenty of time to get to the Start Assembly Area.

Confirmed details of car parks which will be open on the day of the event will be posted here once confirmed.

Important information regarding Road Closures will be updated at a later date.

By bus/coach

The bus station is approximately 10 – 15 minutes walk from the Start/Finish area. Please bear in mind that buses will be affected by the road closures also, so for alterations to services, please visit www.wymetro.com for up to date bus timetable details.

By train

Regular services run from most major train stations to Leeds City Train Station, which is a 5-10 minute walk from the Start/Finish area.

By air

Leeds Bradford Airport is situated on the outskirts of Leeds, but the Metro Connect bus service provides easy access to Leeds City Centre.

The official partner hotel of the Leeds 10K, the Queens Hotel is proudly positioned in the heart of City Square, and has long stood as Leeds’s most famous landmark hotel.

With 217 sophisticated bedrooms and suites, you’ll not fail to be impressed by the seamless mix of grandeur and comfort that awaits you in your room.

Elsewhere, the sumptuous surroundings extend to the Queens Grill, where you’ll find relaxed dining by evening and a hearty English breakfast each morning. And if a lighter bite takes your fancy, the impressive Queens Bar awaits.

In addition to the Queens Hotel, there are several accomodation options close to the start of the run.

The event is affiliated to UK Athletics, and has also recently achieved a Gold Grade status from the British Association of Road Races for the exceptionally high standard of race organisation and commitment to runners.

The Leeds 10k is licenced under the UK Athletics Road Race/Multi Terrain Rules for Competition. The Licence Number for this event is 2012-102913

Participants should also note that whilst your official race time is taken from the Events chip timing system, the winning participant will be based on first past the post (gun time).

 

Run For All encourage people of all abilities to take part in the Leeds 10K. Please do let us know in the advance of the event whether you have specific requirements and we shall do our upmost to cater to these. Email us with any enquiry you may have.