New route revealed for annual Leeds 10k race

Mike Tomlinson and Suzanne Glavin announcing the new route. photo provided by Leeds Asda Foundation 10k.

The Asda Foundation 10k will now begin at the University of Leeds, taking runners out and past the iconic Parkinson Steps, and will feature sights such as Hyde Park, First Direct Arena and Leeds Art Gallery all before finishing in Millennium Square.

The old route was a largely flat route but this will mainly focus downhill.

It will now start at the University of Leeds, head along Headingley Lane, Otley Road and Grove Lane before heading down Meanwood Road.

From there it will down Lovell Park Road past the First Direct Arena before finishing at the Art Gallery on The Headrow.

The Asda Foundation Leeds 10K is the original legacy run set up by Jane Tomlinson CBE in 2007.

Jane died soon after launching the 10K however its legacy still lives on and is now a hugely popular event on the city’s running calendar.

Mike Tomlinson, Chief Executive at Run For All, said: “We’re very excited to announce the brand new route for the Leeds 10K.

"Being the event that Jane created as a legacy run in 2007 it’s fantastic to see just how much the community has help grow it into one of the regions most loved 10Ks.

"We’re ready to give the runners a new adventure this year and help them smash their new year goals.

"Whether it’s their first Leeds 10K or their on their 12th the Leeds 10K welcomes everyone and you don’t need to be an experienced runner to be a part of this event.”

Suzanne Glavin, Head of Sport, University of Leeds said: “We are delighted to be working with Jane Tomlinson’s Run for All to host the start line for the new route of the Asda Foundation Leeds 10k.

"Mass participation events such as the Leeds 10k are a brilliant way of bringing together participants of all levels of ability, background and experience and our involvement in this year’s race further demonstrates the university’s commitment to engage with our local community.

"We are particularly looking forward to working with organisers on different opportunities related to the event, including student and staff volunteering.”

The Leeds 10K takes place on Sunday, July 5.

Early bird entry fees are available on the website and cost £25 until January 31.