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Featured Articles

Are you looking for inspiration? Want to keep up to date with the latest running news? Curious about the latest running hints and tips? Maybe read about runners like you? Run Leeds articles have all of that! If you fancy writing an article for us to share then get in touch!

Welcoming the Running Mayor of Leeds

Published: 19 April 2021

There are so many reasons to run – some personal like stress relief, some universal like reducing car dependency, some obvious like boosting fitness,

Recovery Runners Running Club

Published: 23 March 2021

Running. We may use it for relaxation, for space, and for time out of our busy lives to think, amongst other reasons, however, the newest running

Cross Flatts parkrun turns 8!

Published: 25 March 2021

On Saturday 30th March 2013 69 runners and walkers gathered for the first time to take part in Cross Flatts parkrun (the event had been due to start

Sinead’s Running Story

Published: 10 March 2021

We recently spoke to Sinead Brannigan who recently got into running and completed the couch to 5k. We asked her some questions and she has shared her

Latest Routes

Looking for running routes near you? You can either run right from your doorstep or take a short drive, for endless miles of country or city running. The routes selected showcase just a small snippet where to run in Leeds.

Meanwood Valley Trail Loop

14km

156ft

Starting and finishing outside of Salvos in Headingly, this 14km route takes you on a scenic adventure through Headingley and around the Meanwood

Bramley Fall Trail 5km

5km

This 5KM trail is a good one for any time of the year, but be careful when wet as some of the paths can get muddy/slippy. Start by heading towards

Pudsey and Tong Loop

10.7km

This route take you on a journey around Pudsey and Tong, through a number of beautiful green spaces! The route starts at Post Hill car park – it is

Armley ‘Killer’ Steps

0.08km

Hidden away on the edge of Armley Park, nestled between the railway and the River Aire, you will stumble upon a set of 161 Victorian steps leading up

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Latest Groups

Looking to explore Leeds with like minded runners? Maybe you are new to the running community or just to running groups? Leeds has a wide range of friendly groups to choose from that are suitable for varying ability levels. There is bound to be something that meets your needs!