The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon is a major charitable event scheduled for Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Launched as a tribute to former Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow following his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), the race has become a significant fundraiser for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal and the MND Association. The course starts and finishes at the iconic AMT Headingley Stadium, taking runners through a scenic route that includes the city’s outer suburbs and surrounding countryside. The event is designed to be inclusive, welcoming participants of all abilities to raise awareness and funds for MND and various other charities.
| Race Category | Distance | Start Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon | 42.2 km | 09:00 AM | AMT Headingley Stadium |
| Leeds Half Marathon | 21.1 km | Following Marathon | AMT Headingley Stadium |
Leeds is the largest city in West Yorkshire, England, with a city-proper population of approximately 540,000 residents and a wider metropolitan population exceeding 812,000. The city is a major financial and legal hub outside of London. The demographic profile of Leeds is approximately 81.1% White, 7.8% Asian, 5.6% Black, and 3.2% Mixed Heritage. The median annual earnings for full-time workers in Leeds is roughly £33,000. Geographically, the race starts in Headingley, a vibrant suburb known for its university population and professional sports grounds. The terrain includes the rolling hills of the Wharfe Valley and the outskirts of the Yorkshire Dales, offering a mix of urban roads and rural climbs with significant elevation changes that provide a rigorous test for marathon runners.
Registration is managed through Run For All, with entrants required to be at least 18 years old. Participants receive chip timing, a finisher’s goody bag, and an exclusive medal. To manage the high volume of attendees, dedicated Park and Ride services are operated from Stourton and Elland Road, alongside a City Centre shuttle bus. Spectators can purchase tickets for the Headingley Stadium finish line area. For logistical support or race number inquiries, participants can contact the admin team at [email protected]. All profits from the event organizers, Run For All Ltd, go toward the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, continuing a legacy of charitable athletic excellence in Yorkshire.
May 10, 2026
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
09:00
£68.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in City of Leeds.
Learn more about the host city, City of Leeds.
Leeds, also known as the City of Leeds, is a metropolitan borough with city status in West Yorkshire, England. The metropolitan borough includes the administrative centre of Leeds and the towns of Farsley, Garforth, Guiseley, Horsforth, Morley, Otley, Pudsey, Rothwell, Wetherby and Yeadon. It has a population of 845,189 (2024), making it technically the second largest city in England by population behind Birmingham, since London is not a single local government entity. Local governance sits with Leeds City Council and the city's 32 Town and Parish Councils.
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