Tempting at Tempsey

Leeds, United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026

Event overview

Tempting at Tempsey is a trail running event organised by Its Grim Up North Running at Temple Newsam House, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, LS15 0AE on 19 April 2026. The races are licensed by the Trail Running Association. Entry prices range from £27 to £42. The organiser offers downloadable GPX route files and allows transfers or deferrals up to 48 hours before the event.

Distances

  • 6.7 miles
  • Half Marathon
  • 20 Miler
  • Marathon

Course and facilities

The course runs through open country, garden and woodland with surfaces including path, grass and trail. The route is undulating and has a 6.5 hour cut off. Feed stations are placed approximately every three miles and aim to be cup-less, so runners are asked to bring a re-usable cup or bottle. The course will be signposted and staffed by marshals. There are toilets near the start, finish and registration area. Parking at Temple Newsam is charged by Leeds City Council. Various buses serve Temple Newsam and the nearest train station is Leeds City Station.

Rules and on-course information

Large over-ear headphones are banned; bone conducting or "one in one out" in-ear devices are permitted. Runners should carry a route file as not every junction will be marshalled. If a runner withdraws, they should inform the nearest marshal. In some cases a runner may drop to a shorter distance and should speak to the timers or race director after finishing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
20 mi
20 Miler
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
7 mi
6.7 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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