Leeds Country Way In A Day

Leeds Country Way In A Day 100km

The Leeds Country Way In a Day is a 100 km circuit that follows the Leeds Country Way footpaths around the city of Leeds. The route mainly uses public rights of way including footpaths, bridleways and minor lanes, with short sections on roads. The course is approximately 80% trail and 20% road, and underfoot conditions can change depending on weather in the days before the event.

Support is provided at nine checkpoints along the route, with food and drink available at those checkpoints. Additional services listed for competitors include bag transport and storage, race photography, a wooden finishers medal, first aid and DNF transport. Drop bags may be left at Garforth and Woodkirk; these are non returnable. Toilets are available at the start, finish, Garforth and Woodkirk.

Route waymarking uses Owl plaques and signposts and the event provides a mandatory GPX file. Competitors are responsible for navigating the course and are strongly recommended to use the GPX on a phone or watch with sufficient battery life.

Mandatory kit includes a device with the GPX map, a headtorch, waterproof jacket, foil or survival blanket, warm hat or wrap and capacity for 1 litre of water. Recommended items include a paper map, spare batteries or power bank and a spare warm layer. Crew access is allowed on course with limits on pacers and no muling. Minimum entry requires completion of at least a marathon. The start venue alternates between St John’s Community Church, Greengates and Miners Welfare Hall, Garforth. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.