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GOBYU… Going the extra yard

Published: 1 December 2023

For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the format of the ‘God’s Own Back Yard Ultra’, or GOBYU for short. This is a race event where the

You’ll Never Run Alone

Published: 17 November 2023

“Vic and myself have been a constant support to each other throughout difficult times, and I doubt either of us would have coped as well if it

7 Marathons in 7 Days

Published: 28 September 2023

Running a marathon in itself is an impressive challenge. But to do this distance 7 times, over 7 days, pretty much as a solo effort… this really is

What is all this ‘Jeffing’ About?

Published: 3 August 2023

Run Leeds had the pleasure of joining Leeds resident, Sandra for some run-walking, (otherwise known as jeffing), to find out how ‘jeffing’ has

The Pacer, The Marshal and The First Timer

Published: 25 May 2023

The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon took place on the 14th of May 2023. This long-anticipated return of the marathon distance to the city of Leeds was

Powered up by Positivity – The Drighlington Dynamos!

Published: 27 April 2023

Run Leeds had the absolute pleasure of meeting Danny Barnes, a Gardener by trade, a keen runner, and one of the co-founders of the Drighlington

Running the extra miles – what inspires someone to run 26.2 miles?

Published: 9 March 2023

With the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon taking place on the 14th of May 2023. This will be the long-anticipated return of the marathon distance to the

The Food Bank Run Movement

Published: 1 December 2022

The Food Bank Run is a new movement that is gaining pace ready for 2023, Run Leeds and Leeds Girls Can have teamed up to organise our own Food Bank

God’s Own Backyard Ultra – Leeds 2022

Published: 18 November 2022

For those of you who have not heard of the ‘God’s Own Backyard Ultra’ before, it is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively

The Junction Joggers

Published: 29 September 2022

There seems to be a growing momentum around a newer social running movement. The pub running group. By this we most certainly don’t mean the pub run,

The Leeds Dock Relay 2022

Published: 22 September 2022

The legacy of the Leeds Dock Relay dates back to 2019, when the first event took place with the organisation of Active Leeds, who were working hard

Jack’s Journey

Published: 16 August 2022

Jack Midgley, is the nephew of Leeds legend, Terry Midgley, who sadly passed away in October 2019. Terry was something of a local legend in Leeds,

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