Leeds 10K set to return in 2023

In partnership with Leeds City Council, not-for-profit events company Run For All has announced the return of one of the region’s most popular charity road run events, the Leeds 10K.

Starting at the Parkinson Steps at the University of Leeds, the route takes runners through the streets of Headingley and into Meanwood before winding back past the First Direct Arena and finishing outside Leeds Art Gallery on The Headrow.

Taking place on Sunday June 18, the day will also see the return of the Clarion Leeds 10K Team Challenge, with both events expected to raise tens of thousands of pounds for a number of local and national charities.

The day is set to see people of all ages and abilities return to the city’s streets in a carnival celebration of running, fundraising and Yorkshire pride.

Started by Jane Tomlinson in 2007, the Leeds 10K was her lasting legacy event. Having raised £1.8m for charity while she was battling terminal cancer, in 2006 she knew her time left to fundraise was limited.

As a result the Leeds 10K was born, with the vision to continue the fundraising vehicle for charities that she had started.

The Clarion Leeds 10K Team Challenge will sit alongside the main event of the day, and will see teams of colleagues or friends battle it out to be crowned Team Challenge Champions. As part of the challenge, runners can choose to fundraise for a charity of choice, or use the event as a chance to bring their team together in a shared challenge.

Runners are encouraged to fundraise for their own charity of choice or one of the event’s partner charities – The Jane Tomlinson Appeal, Leeds Hospitals Charity, Leeds Mind, Macmillan Cancer Support, St Georges Crypt and Candlelighters.

Any further charities interested in becoming an official charity partner of the event, whether they have previously been involved with the Leeds 10K or not, are encouraged to contact Run For All as soon as possible.

The event is also continuing to work closely with local businesses across the region and is encouraging anyone interested in partnering with the event to get in touch with Run For All.

Mike Tomlinson, CEO of Run For All said: “As ever, we are delighted to be hosting the Leeds 10K and Team Challenge in our home city of Leeds. Over the years, it has been fantastic to see the event become one of the region’s most loved 10Ks, as well as a highlight in the city’s sporting calendar year on year.

“Both events are set to highlight the incredible communities within the heart of Leeds and as always it will be our mission to facilitate an event that removes barriers to participation, while embracing the community within Leeds and the surrounding area.

“We hope to inspire people to join us for a great day of running, regardless of age or ability or reason for taking part.”