Rothwell Kebabathon

Event Information

The Rothwell Kebabathon is a trail running event. It starts at Skelton Lake Services, an eco-friendly motorway service station off the M1. Participants have access to its facilities, and a donation is made to the RSPB for each runner.

Course Description

The course begins behind the service station and enters Rothwell Country Park. The terrain includes woodland, riverside paths, grass trails, and some road sections. There is one undulation that offers a view of Leeds City Centre. The total cut-off time for the event is 6.5 hours.

Available Distances

The event offers several distances:

• Marathon
• 20 Miles
• Half Marathon
• 6.7 Miles

All distances are TRA licensed.

On-Course Support and Finish

Water and feed stations are located approximately every 3 miles. The event encourages participants to bring a reusable cup or bottle as it aims to be cupless. Marshals will be present on the course. At the finish, participants receive a bespoke medal, kebabs, and hot or cold drinks.

Venue and Logistics

The event takes place at Leeds Skelton Lake Services. Free parking is available, and car sharing is encouraged. Registration opens at 07:30.

Participant Guidelines

For safety, large over-ear headphones are not allowed. Bone-conducting headphones or having one earpiece in are suggested alternatives. Participants should be aware of potential unmarshalled road crossings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.