Where does Leeds Half Marathon take place?

Leeds Half Marathon takes place in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK.

What distances does Leeds Half Marathon offer?

Entry options include: Half Marathon.

How is Leeds Half Marathon rated by runners?

Leeds Half Marathon has an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 from 120 verified participant reviews on Racecheck.

What is Leeds Half Marathon like?

Based on participant reviews, runners describe it as: Challenging (44% of reviews), Large Festival Atmosphere (100% of reviews), Urban & City (66% of reviews), Undulating - Mixed (67% of reviews).

Leeds Half Marathon reviews

Name: Leeds Half Marathon
Start: 2025-05-11
End: 2025-05-11
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
Rating: 4.44

Beth S.

3.3

· 2024 Half Marathon ·

This was my second half, but my first in Leeds. Like all the reviewers have said, the crowd support was incredible. As a charity runner, at times I was quite emotional from the support. However, the end of the race took the sparkle off the day. Again, like the other reviewers ha...

This was my second half, but my first in Leeds. Like all the reviewers have said, the crowd support was incredible. As a charity runner, at times I was quite emotional from the support. However, the end of the race took the sparkle off the day. Again, like the other reviewers have said, the queues were slow and long. There was just one exit and people were getting frustrated. I was by myself and felt vulnerable as a short female getting squeezed at the exit gate. We were hot, sweaty and tired; being crammed together did not help. There was a member of staff (I think?) screaming at us. When we managed to get out of the gate, it was impossible to find family because everyone was waiting in the same place. Last year I ran the Edinburgh marathon and we were funnelled quickly - water, medal, goody bag, done. There were clear meeting points (flags with letters of the alphabet) described in the pre-race information which took away the stress of reuniting with family after the race. I looked all over the website and pre-event info for something similar in Leeds and I can see why I didn’t find it. It just didn’t exist. A real shame. I won’t sign up for this again.

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John H.

4.3

· 2024 Half Marathon ·

Positives: The support on the streets was amazing - best I have ever seen and I include London Marathon and Great North Run in that. Nice medal. The course was easier than the old one but still very long sustained climbed in hot conditions didn't make it particularly enjoyable. ...

Positives: The support on the streets was amazing - best I have ever seen and I include London Marathon and Great North Run in that. Nice medal. The course was easier than the old one but still very long sustained climbed in hot conditions didn't make it particularly enjoyable. Negatives: Lack of signage at the start to get to the start line. The finish was congested and funneling out was a nightmare - I just wanted to sit down somewhere but there was really only one way to get out and it took ages. This needs improving for sure.

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Cath B.

4.8

· 2024 Half Marathon ·

Everything was amazing, especially the amount of toilets. The only thing was a v long walk to get out with one tiny gate funnelling thousands of people- a bit stressful!

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Mark S.

4.6

· 2024 Half Marathon ·

Of the now 5 running events I have done this was easily the best supported

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Di b.

4.1

· 2024 Half Marathon ·

Another good event. I do agree with a number of comments around the exit points being very crowded and there may need to be some consideration as to how this can be improved. But another great event. I am surprised at people saying they didn’t know where to go, toilets and water ...

Another good event. I do agree with a number of comments around the exit points being very crowded and there may need to be some consideration as to how this can be improved. But another great event. I am surprised at people saying they didn’t know where to go, toilets and water station signage, there is a pre event pack for a reason, the information is in there, to all those complaining I would suggest a good read a few times before the race. Toilets, water, medal and T-shirt collection was all marked, as was bring your own water to the start. It is very difficult planning for the weather, an additional water station or two would have been good given the heat but appreciate the logistics of last min change being a challenge. Similarly, I wonder weather there are opportunities to reduce the overlapping of the course route to ease congestion. Thanks to all organisers, support staff and volunteers.

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Ed J.

4.5

· 2024 Half Marathon ·

I've done a lot of 1/2 marathons including Leeds a couple of times before but this was a different route. The atmosphere was fantastic. I can't remember another 1/2 with so many people lining the route. The organisation was excellent. I parked at the park and ride. There were no...

I've done a lot of 1/2 marathons including Leeds a couple of times before but this was a different route. The atmosphere was fantastic. I can't remember another 1/2 with so many people lining the route. The organisation was excellent. I parked at the park and ride. There were no issues at all with buses. So I got there in plenty of time. Headingley made for a great start and finish. The only criticism I had was the goody bag. I'm on a plant-based diet and there was nothing I could have.

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Lucy D.

3.0

· 2024 Half Marathon ·

The finish area was terrible - the congestion and queuing was in no way acceptable for runners who’d run either a full or half marathon. Upon crossing the finish line if you slowed down too much you’d be shouted at to keep moving down a cramped channel, unable to get to bottles o...

The finish area was terrible - the congestion and queuing was in no way acceptable for runners who’d run either a full or half marathon. Upon crossing the finish line if you slowed down too much you’d be shouted at to keep moving down a cramped channel, unable to get to bottles of water as everything was moving too slowly. No signposting on where to sit/wait to watch other runners. It really spoiled what was an otherwise brilliant event, but something about the stadium organisation has to change.

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Chris T.

4.9

· 2024 Half Marathon ·

Great run with outstanding support from the public. Maybe a little warmer next year?? 😅

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Karen R.

4.9

· 2024 Half Marathon ·

This was my first half marathon, I was running with my daughter who has run numerous full and half marathons. We parked and ride and used the bag drop, easy to find. The toilet queues in the stadium were, as expected, lengthy but moved pretty quick. We found the facilities ie. wa...

This was my first half marathon, I was running with my daughter who has run numerous full and half marathons. We parked and ride and used the bag drop, easy to find. The toilet queues in the stadium were, as expected, lengthy but moved pretty quick. We found the facilities ie. water and toilets were very good with no queues ! The crowd especially for me with it being my first, were amazing. The support from them and other runners including the ones doing the marathon was encouraging which was lovely. In all we had a wonderful time, thank you to the organisers/staff, the supporters around the course and other runners. I’ll be back next year:)

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Amy B.

3.6

· 2024 Half Marathon ·

2nd year in a row doing this and the biggest let down is the organisation/lack of signage at headingley before and after the event. Signage for back drop was about all that was clear. Considering they’ve got the use of two separate sporting stadiums, there’s no excuse for the big...

2nd year in a row doing this and the biggest let down is the organisation/lack of signage at headingley before and after the event. Signage for back drop was about all that was clear. Considering they’ve got the use of two separate sporting stadiums, there’s no excuse for the big bottle necks at the end. It took an hour from crossing finishing line to getting out of the grounds. Only one gate open to exit, not helped by loads of members of the public standing immediately outside of the gate blocking it. Loads better and easier when it went from Leeds city centre.

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