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Leeds Abbey Dash 10K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Leeds Abbey Dash 10K at a glance

Typical conditions
79/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
30 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Leeds Abbey Dash 10K has known course details for its 10k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
10 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
City, Historic, Riverside

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Leeds Abbey Dash 10K route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Leeds Abbey Dash 10K?

The Leeds Abbey Dash 10K is described as flat. The course notes also call it flat, fast and friendly course running from Leeds city centre out along Kirkstall Road to the iconic Kirkstall Abbey and back.

Where does the Leeds Abbey Dash 10K route go?

The Leeds Abbey Dash 10K route starts at Wellington Street, Leeds and finishes at Wellington Street, Leeds. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall Road and Wellington Street. Flat, fast and friendly course running from Leeds city centre out along Kirkstall Road to the iconic Kirkstall Abbey and back.

What should runners know on race day for the Leeds Abbey Dash 10K?

Bag drop is available. The event uses closed-road arrangements. True.

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Historic
  • Riverside

Atmosphere

  • Big City
  • Community
  • Charity

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Flat
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
More than 10,000 runners took part in the 2025 edition

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Qualification status
Championship

Race day logistics

Pacers
Yes
Bag drop
Yes
Closed roads
Yes
Medal
Yes
Finisher tee
Optional pre-order finisher t-shirt

Access and course status

Start
Wellington Street, Leeds
Finish
Wellington Street, Leeds
Nearest station
Leeds City Station
Parking
City centre car parks available; on-street parking suspended around the start/finish line.
Spectator friendliness
high

Course facts

Course type
Out And Back
Landmarks
Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall Road, Wellington Street
Notable features
  • Flat, fast and friendly course running from Leeds city centre out along Kirkstall Road to the iconic Kirkstall Abbey and back
  • described as one of the UK's quickest courses

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 5°CTypical temperature
  • 22 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 79Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, cooler than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.