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Run Yorkshire Roundhay 5k

Name: Run Yorkshire Roundhay 5k
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Leeds

Leeds, United Kingdom • 4 Oct 2026

Run Yorkshire Roundhay 5k - 4 October 2026

This event is a single lap 5K around Roundhay Park in Leeds, covering parkland, lakes and woodland and including a climb to the Mansion House. The course is traffic free, on multi terrain, and is described as undulating.

Entries are limited to 300 and the closing date for entries is 28th September 2026. Entry fees are £13 for affiliated runners and £15 for unaffiliated runners. Chip timing is provided by Timing4Sport and distance markers are placed every kilometre.

Race headquarters and registration are in front of the Mansion House in Roundhay Park. Registration and bag drop are available at Race HQ, with toilets nearby and public parking close to the venue. There are no water stations on course; refreshments are available at the finish line. First aid is provided on the event day.

Prizes include a finisher medal, individual prizes for the top three men and top three women, and first veteran prizes in each age group for M40 plus and L35 plus where at least five competitors form an age group. There are no team prizes for the 5K. The minimum age for entry is 11. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Leeds

Race information

Registration

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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