About
Experience the magic running through the beautiful bluebell woods of Temple Newsam in Leeds. This trail run is perfect for new and experienced runners alike with distances ranging from 6.7 miles to marathon. Come out for the stunning views and bluebell buff, beer and chocolate at the finish.
Where and when
Location
Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Rd, Leeds LS15 0AE, UK
Start times
6.7 mile :
11:00am
Half Marathon:
10:30am
20 mile:
10:00am
Marathon:
9:30am
Route information
Terrain: Trails / Muddy
Elevation: Undulating
Runners will take a challenging course through the beautiful bluebell woods. There be plenty of mud and hills to contend with, but the grounds and collection of bluebells will make up for it. This is a completely traffic-free course making it perfect to enjoy the bluebells as you run.
This will be a 6.7 mile lapped course.
• 6.7 mile - 1 lap
• Half marathon - 2 laps
• 20 mile - 3 laps
• Marathon - 4 laps
Though it will be challenging, this course is suitable for both experienced and new trail runners alike.
What's included
• Finisher's medal
• Beer
• Chocolate
• Homemade cakes
• Free parking
• Toilets
• How to get there
• Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Rd, Leeds LS15 0AE, UK
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• Parking
• There will be free parking at Temple Newsam.
• By Car
• From the M1, take junction 46 for Temple Newsam.
• By Public Transport
• Bus routes 19 and 19A run to Whitkirk which is just 1 mile from Temple Newsam. Cross Gates train station is 1.9 miles away which is about a 35 minute walk.
• Event day logistics
• 09:00 Toilets open
• 09:30 Café opens and Marathon starts
• 10:00 20 mile starts
• 10:30 Half marathon starts
• 11:00 6.7 mile starts
• 16:00 Cut-off time
• Registration
• Race HQ will be at Temple Newsam. This is where you'll pick up your race number and can ask any questions.
• Age Requirements
• This event is only open to runners aged 18 or over.
• Cut-off time
• There is a cut of time of 6hours 30minutes for all participants taking part in the marathon.