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Rothwell Kebabathon

Leeds, United Kingdom • 15 Nov 2026

Its Grim Up North Running : Rothwell Kebabathon

The event is scheduled for 15/11/2026 at Leeds Skelton Lake Services, M1 J45, Skelton, Leeds LS9 0AS (what3words: ///vivid.larger.erase). The start is located behind the services and the site includes onsite facilities and a rooftop bird hide. For each participant, 50p is donated to the RSPB.

All distances are TRA licensed. The event uses a generous 6.5-hour cut-off and allows walkers and runners.

Course, support and event details

The route runs into Rothwell Country Park and uses a mix of woodland, riverside paths, grass trail and a short section of road. The course includes one undulation that provides a view of Leeds City Centre.

Support is provided with water and feed stations roughly every 3 miles and marshals on course. Participants are asked to bring a reusable cup or bottle because the event aims to be cupless. There may be unmarshalled road crossings. Large over-ear headphones are not permitted; bone-conducting headphones or one-ear listening is allowed. The finish area provides a bespoke medal, kebabs, and hot and cold drinks. Plenty of free parking is available and marshals will direct vehicles; car sharing is encouraged to reduce environmental impact. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Leeds

Race information

Registration
42 km
Marathon
20 mi
20 Miles
21 km
Half Marathon
7 mi
6.7 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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