Leeds Country Way In A Day

Horsforth, United Kingdom • 13 Sep 2025

Leeds Country Way In A Day is a challenging 105-kilometre ultra trail race circling the city of Leeds via local footpaths, bridleways, and minor lanes. The route, mostly rural despite its proximity to the city center, offers scenic views of West and North Yorkshire countryside and passes through towns, villages, parks, and nature reserves within the Leeds metropolitan district. Starting at midnight with a 24-hour cutoff, the event features multiple checkpoints with food, water, and toilets, plus drop bag support. Competitors navigate using GPX files and waymarking, with live tracking provided. The start and finish locations rotate annually to offer varied experiences. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

105 km
105 Kilometres
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