Leeds Marathon and Half Marathon final arrangements
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This isn't really any different from previous info we've shared, but so that you definitely have it - here's the info shared from RunforAll.
If you're running or watching we hope you enjoy!
Read the road closure briefing here:
"Event Specific Information
Date: 10/05/2026
Leeds Marathon Start Time: 09:00
Leeds Half Marathon Start Time: 10:00 (Subject to change)
Last Runner expected to Finish: 16:45
Leeds Marathon Route: https://www.runforall.com/media/me3fxx04/leeds-marathon_route-map.jpg
Leeds Half Marathon Route: https://www.runforall.com/media/l54gtuyu/leeds-half-marathon_route-map.jpg
Leeds Marathon Route Specifics
The 2026 Leeds Marathon will start on St Michael’s Lane and finish inside Headingley Stadium. The route will head out via Cardigan Road, Victoria Road and loop around Woodhouse Moor towards Leeds city centre. Runners will then complete a loop by Leeds University before using Otley Road (towards Otley crossing Lawnswood roundabout) > Eccup Lane > Kings Road > Leeds Road > Creskeld Lane > Arthington Lane > Pool Road and through the centre of Otley via A659 Boroughgate, Kirkgate, Bondgate and Gay Lane before then taking the climb up Leeds Road and Otley Chevin heading back towards Headingley. Runners will then turn onto North Lane > Cardigan Road and finish inside Headingley Stadium.
Road Closure Information
Road closures will be implemented from 04:00 on Sunday 10th May to facilitate the event build around St Michael’s Lane and will be re-opened no later than 18:00. Road closures around Cardigan Road and North Lane will then be implemented from 06:30 to facilitate further event build. Road closures around the route will then be implemented from 07:30 – 09:00. Roads will re-open on a rolling basis when safe to do so with the final closure on route re-opening for 16:45. Please also note that parking suspensions around the route will come into place from 18:00 on Saturday 09th May. Vehicles may have to be moved for safety purposes if in contravention of the suspensions on the Sunday morning. For more information on the road closures and re-opening times as well as diversion routes to plan ahead please see our interactive road closure map here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&mid=1RPoEFEu1x_MdbIsB1-JrLt4X6DhgRkbN&ll=53.90648287834463%2C-1.7440174499999994&z=11
We have had fantastic support over the years from businesses, churches, schools and others around the route and if you would like to get involved again or get involved for the first time with the event, we would very much welcome your support. Whether that be providing entertainment, a cheer point or providing some sort of refreshments on the route, please do let us know.
If you need any access arrangements please e-mail us at eventsteam@runforall.com as soon as possible or before Monday 27th April to ensure we can facilitate these requirements before our event.
Thank you for your continued support of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon & Half Marathon. "
