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Running · 10Ks
Leeds 10K 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 13 June 2027
- Location
- Leeds, UK
- Distance
- 6.2 mi / 10.0 km
Leeds 10K: 13 June 2027. Entry, the city-centre and Headingley route, charity, a pace calculator.
Leeds 10K Race Timeline
276 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 10K-specific training ramps up.
Leeds 10K 2027: quick answers
When is Leeds 10K 2027?
Leeds 10K 2027 takes place on Sunday, 13 June 2027, starting at 9:00am.
What time does Leeds 10K start?
Leeds 10K starts at 9:00am from Parkinson Steps, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane.
Where does Leeds 10K start and finish?
Leeds 10K starts at Parkinson Steps, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane and finishes at The Headrow, opposite Leeds Art Gallery.
How many miles is Leeds 10K?
Leeds 10K is 6.2 miles (10km).
How much does Leeds 10K cost to enter?
Entry is direct via Run For All (through Active.com) — no ballot. Current pricing wasn't published at the time of writing; always confirm on the official site.
How can I track a runner at Leeds 10K?
Live tracking via the official Run For All Events app (iOS/Android).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 13 June 2027
- Distance
- 6.2 miles / 10.0km
- Location
- Leeds, UK
- Start Point
- Parkinson Steps, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane
- Finish Point
- The Headrow, opposite Leeds Art Gallery
- Start time
- 9:00am
- Surface
- Closed public roads, tarmac
- Age requirement
- Runners must be 15 or over on event day.
- Tracking app
- Live tracking via the official Run For All Events app (iOS/Android).
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: cut-off time. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry is direct via Run For All (through Active.com) — no ballot. Current pricing wasn't published at the time of writing; always confirm on the official site.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is first come, first served.
Leeds 10K Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Leeds 10K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Parkinson Steps, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane and finishing at The Headrow, opposite Leeds Art Gallery. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Leeds 10K flat?
Described as having gentle undulations rather than being pancake-flat. No official elevation figure is published.
Leeds 10K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Parkinson Steps, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane
Start line.
Hyde Park & Headingley
The route heads out along Otley Road through these Leeds neighbourhoods.
Meanwood Road
An out-and-back stretch before the route heads back towards the city centre.
Where Leeds 10K starts and finishes
Leeds 10K starts at Parkinson Steps, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane and finishes at The Headrow, opposite Leeds Art Gallery. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on. The official course map is the one to use: view it on the organiser's site .
Full Leeds 10K Route Breakdown
Starts at Parkinson Steps, University of Leeds, and heads out via Woodhouse Lane and Moorland Road through Hyde Park and Headingley along Otley Road, before looping back via Meanwood Road and returning through the city centre to finish on The Headrow, opposite Leeds Art Gallery.
Leeds 10K Pace Calculator & Splits
Leeds 10K Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
38:43
Average pace / km
24:03
Leeds 10K Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 29:02 | 18:02 | 1:30:12 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 31:27 | 19:33 | 1:37:43 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 33:52 | 21:03 | 1:45:14 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 36:17 | 22:33 | 1:52:45 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 38:43 | 24:03 | 2:00:16 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 41:08 | 25:33 | 2:07:47 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 43:33 | 27:04 | 2:15:18 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 45:58 | 28:34 | 2:22:49 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 48:23 | 30:04 | 2:30:20 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 53:14 | 33:04 | 2:45:22 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 58:04 | 36:05 | 3:00:24 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:02:54 | 39:05 | 3:15:26 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:07:45 | 42:06 | 3:30:28 | 7:00:00 |
Leeds 10K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Leeds 10K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Leeds 10K finish
52:00
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Leeds 10K, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyLeeds 10K Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- A bag for the baggage drop at Millennium Square
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- Your own gels/fuel, since on-course gel details weren't published at the time of writing
- A plan for reaching Parkinson Steps, University of Leeds — Leeds railway station is the main hub
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends near The Headrow finish for after the race
Training Strategy for Leeds 10K
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 10K, whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB. Consistency and a weekly speed or threshold session matter more here than sheer mileage.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Parkinson Steps, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
10K Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A 10K doesn't demand the same carb-loading as a half or full marathon — a normal balanced diet in the days before is fine, with a slightly larger carb portion the night before.
Eat something light and familiar 1-2 hours before the start.
On-course water is provided — gel-station details weren't published at the time of writing, so carry your own fuel if you have specific needs.
The first hour after finishing is when carbohydrate and protein do the most for recovery — Leeds city centre has plenty of options near the finish.
Leeds 10K Charity Places 2027
Run For All works with a range of partner charities. There's no single universal minimum — each sets its own fee and fundraising target, as in the example below.
| Charity Partner | Entry Fee | Minimum Target |
|---|---|---|
| Macmillan Cancer Support | £20 | £150 |
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Leeds 10K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Leeds 10K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Leeds 10K
Leeds city centre
Closest to the finish on The Headrow, with the most hotel choice and easy rail access.
A short walk or bus ride to the University of Leeds start.
Headingley
On the course itself, useful if you want to watch mid-race as well as at the finish.
Not walking distance to the finish in the city centre.
Travel & Logistics
Leeds railway station is the main hub. Car parks near the start include Leeds Trinity (620 spaces) and Victoria Leeds (805 spaces), with the nearest bus stop at Woodhouse Lane/Blenheim Terrace.
No dedicated race-day Park & Ride is published — Leeds Bradford Airport, around 8 miles north, connects via the Airlink 757 bus if flying in.
Roads along the route are closed for the duration of the event; full details confirmed by the organizer closer to race day.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
Specific mile-marker viewing points weren't published at the time of writing — the University of Leeds start and The Headrow finish are the most central spots to watch from.
Central Leeds is compact and walkable, making it realistic to see your runner at more than one point along the route.
Live tracking via the official Run For All Events app (iOS/Android).
Leeds 10K Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Leeds 10K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.