How hilly is the Leeds Marathon?
The Leeds Marathon is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 412 m.
Leeds Marathon
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.
true cost £198
Decision summary
Leeds Marathon at a glance
- Entry fee
- £68
- Typical conditions
- 85/100
- Evidence depth
- 31 verified facts
Lower than 27% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Leeds Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- City, Countryside, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Leeds Marathon route go?
The Leeds Marathon route starts at AMT Headingley Stadium, Leeds and finishes at AMT Headingley Stadium, Leeds. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Woodhouse Moor, Headingley Lane, Otley Road, Bramhope and Pool in Wharfedale. Hilly course through Leeds city streets into suburban and semi-rural areas.
What should runners know on race day for the Leeds Marathon?
Bag drop is available. True.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Countryside
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Charity
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 412 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- 10,000
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Qualification status
- None
- Fee tiers
- General: 68; Charity Max: 50; Charity Min: 20
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- Yes
- Bag drop
- Yes
- Race village
- Yes
- Post-race village
- Yes
- Medal
- Yes
- Finisher tee
- optional pre-order
Access and course status
- Start
- AMT Headingley Stadium, Leeds
- Finish
- AMT Headingley Stadium, Leeds
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Landmarks
- Woodhouse Moor, Headingley Lane, Otley Road, Bramhope, Pool in Wharfedale, Otley, Eccup Lane, Adel, Golden Acre Park, Arthington Park
- Notable features
- Hilly course through Leeds city streets into suburban and semi-rural areas
- described as a strength race rather than a pure PB course
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £68 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £198 |
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 11°CTypical temperature
- 21 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 85Favourability /100
More race details
How much does the Leeds Marathon cost?
The adult entry fee is £68, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £198 including modelled travel and accommodation.