Rothwell Kebabathon
Leeds, United Kingdom • 15 Nov 2026
Event distances and entry
- Marathon - TRA licensed; age 18+ on 31/05/2026; fee £40-£42.
- 20 Miler - TRA licensed; age 18+ on 31/05/2026; fee £37-£39.
- Half Marathon - TRA licensed; age 17+ on 31/05/2026; fee £30-£32.
- 6.7 Miler - TRA licensed; age 16+ on 31/05/2026; fee £24-£26.
Entry fees range from £24 to £42. Transfers and deferrals can be managed online. A 6.5-hour cut-off applies to the course. For every participant, 50p is donated to the RSPB.
Course and on-course support
The event starts behind Skelton Lake Services and routes into Rothwell Country Park. The course includes woodland, riverside paths, grass trail and short road sections, with one undulation that offers a view of Leeds City Centre. Water and feed stations are placed at roughly three-mile intervals. The event aims to be cupless and requests that participants bring a reusable cup or bottle. Marshals are present on course, but there may be some unmarshalled road crossings.
Venue, finish and policies
The venue is Leeds Skelton Lake Services, M1 J45, Skelton, Leeds LS9 0AS (what3words ///vivid.larger.erase). The site offers free parking and onsite facilities for participants; car sharing is encouraged. At the finish, participants receive a bespoke medal and food options include kebabs and hot and cold drinks. Large over-ear headphones are not permitted; bone-conducting devices or one-ear use are allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.