The annual race was started in 2003 by the late Jane Tomlinson, the woman who inspired the Run for All charity that now hosts races all over the UK. The organisation also helped to organise the first Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon this weekend, with runners in both races starting and finishing at Headingley Stadium.
Our photographer Steve Riding was there to capture the day’s highlights, including these pictures of Leeds Half Marathon participants.
. Leeds Half Marathon 2023
Runners were in good spirits as they hit the road for Leeds Half Marathon. Photo: Steve Riding
. Leeds Half Marathon 2023
A runner in fancy dress heads out onto the course. Photo: Steve Riding
. Leeds Half Marathon 2023
Everyone was raring to go after joining in with a warm-up at the stadium. Photo: Steve Riding
. Leeds Half Marathon 2023
The race is one of the biggest of its kind in Yorkshire. Photo: Steve Riding
. Leeds Half Marathon 2023
Thousands of runners of all ages and abilities sign up every year. Photo: Steve Riding
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Everyone who completed the course received an exclusive Leeds Half Marathon 2023 medal. Photo: Steve Riding
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The first of the runners across the finish line was 17-year-old Edward Hobbs, who recorded a time of one hour and 12 minutes. Photo: Steve Riding
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Faye Birkby, of Pudsey Pacers, was the first female competitor to complete the race. She covered the course in one hour and 23 minutes. Photo: Steve Riding