The Leeds Half Marathon is a well-established event in the UK running calendar, attracting thousands of runners each year to take on a 13.1-mile challenge through Leeds and its surrounding areas. Starting and finishing at AMT Headingley Stadium, the route offers a scenic, fully supported race with fantastic crowd support throughout.
Inspired by the legacy of Rob Burrow, the Leeds Marathon celebrates determination, community spirit and personal achievement. It’s a hugely popular fundraising event and a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while supporting Barnsley Hospice.
Event Details
Date: Sunday 10 May 2026
Location: Leeds City Centre (Starting line: AMT Headingley Stadium)
Minimum age: Participants must be 17 years or over on event day.
This event is independently organised by Run For All. Barnsley Hospice is not involved in the organisation or delivery of this event.
What’s Included (Provided by the Event Organisers)
Participants who register with ‘Run For All’ will receive:
Chip timing
Finisher’s goody bag
Exclusive medal
Option to pre-order a finisher t-shirt or iTAB
Fundraising for Barnsley Hospice
If you choose to run the Leeds Half Marathon in support of Barnsley Hospice, our fundraising team will provide you with a fundraising pack including:
Barnsley Hospice running t-shirt
Barnsley Hospice shoe laces
Sponsorship form
Dedicated fundraiser to support you throughout your fundraising journey
As this is a third-party event, please notify our fundraising team by emailing fundraising@barnsley-hospice.org, once you have registered so we can send your fundraising pack.
Hi, I’m Hannah, Challenge Events Manager here at Barnsley Hospice.
I’ll be on hand to support you throughout the challenge, from sign-up to the big day. If you have any questions about the event or fundraising, please drop me an email and I’ll be happy to help! As well as the above important information from the event organisers, please ensure you have also read Barnsley Hospice’s event terms and conditions.
After you have completed your registration, please contact our fundraising team by emailing fundraising@barnsley-hospice.org, so we can provide your Barnsley Hospice fundraising pack and support you right up to race day with your fundraising journey.