Roundhay 50
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About the race
The Roundhay 50 is a figure of eight route around rural north Leeds that visits Temple Newsam, Meanwood Valley and Harewood Estate. The event uses St Andrews Roundhay United Reformed Church in Roundhay as the start and finish location and offers entry for the full 50 mile route or for a single loop only.
The first loop passes through Roundhay Park, follows the Wyke Beck to Temple Newsam and joins the Leeds Country Way via Garforth, Barwick in Elmet, Thorner and Bardsey before returning via Shadwell. The second loop goes down Gledhow Valley Woods onto the Meanwood Valley Trail, passes Alwoodley and the end of Eccup Reservoir, enters Harewood Estate with a checkpoint at the village hall, and then returns to Roundhay along the same final section.
Checkpoints are used on the route and opening and closing times will be strictly enforced; arriving outside those times may mean waiting or being retired from the event. Organisers provide food and hot and cold drinks at checkpoints and can cater for vegetarians. Shops are available on the first loop.
The organisers specify minimum kit because the event takes place in February. Required items include full waterproofs, hat, gloves, fleece top, long trousers, map with route, route description, compass, whistle, mug, emergency food and torch. Parking guidance is given for nearby tram park Princes Avenue car park with a pay and display charge of £4.50 as at June 2026. Entry is limited and a waiting list operates when the event is full. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
