Leeds Half Marathon is set for a new route away from Leeds city centre in 2023.
The event, put on in partnership between Run For All in partnership with Leeds City Council, usually sees an army of runners taking to the streets of Leeds city centre. This year, the event is taking place on Sunday, May 14, the same date as the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, taking in the suburbs of Leeds and its countryside.
Starting and finishing at the home of the Leeds Rhinos, Headingley Stadium, the 2023 Leeds Half Marathon route will take runners on a journey around Woodhouse Moor before travelling up through Headingley, Adel and into Bramhope before returning back to Headingley for a big finish back at the stadium.
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Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council’s executive member for economy, culture and education, said: “The Leeds Half Marathon is a fantastic occasion and one that I know many, many people look forward to supporting each year.
“The council is proud to be involved with an event that promotes such a spirit of inclusivity while also doing incredible work for good causes, honouring and building upon the fundraising legacy of the late Jane Tomlinson.
“This year’s new route looks really exciting and I’m delighted that it will showcase so much of our city’s stunning countryside as well as the world-famous sporting landmark that is Headingley Stadium.”
Mike Tomlinson, CEO of Run For All, added: “We are delighted to see the return of the Leeds Half Marathon in our home city of Leeds. As a highlight in the region’s sporting calendar, we are delighted to be offering a brand-new and exciting route for participants to enjoy.
“As always, it will be our mission to facilitate an event that removes barriers to participation and we hope to inspire people to join us for a great day of running, regardless of age or ability or reason for taking part.”
Runners are encouraged to fundraise for their own charity of choice or one of the event’s partner charities. These include the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, Alzheimer’s Society, Yorkshire Cancer Research, Candlelighters, Macmillan Cancer Support, St George’s Crypt and Leeds Hospitals Charity.
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Elsewhere, the first Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon will see over 10,000 participants take on a brand new route through Leeds that also starts and finishes at Headingley Stadium. Former Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019. Since then, Rob and his family have campaigned tirelessly to raise awareness and funds to support other families living with MND.
You can find out more about both events, including details about how to take part, by visiting the Run For All website.
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