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Running · 10Ks
Leeds Abbey Dash 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 29 November 2026
- Location
- Leeds, UK
- Distance
- 6.21 mi / 10.0 km
Leeds Abbey Dash: 29 November 2026. Entry, the fast Kirkstall Abbey out-and-back course, charity, a pace calculator.
Leeds Abbey Dash Race Timeline
80 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 10K-specific training ramps up.
Leeds Abbey Dash 2026: quick answers
When is Leeds Abbey Dash 2026?
Leeds Abbey Dash 2026 takes place on Sunday, 29 November 2026, starting at 9:30am.
What time does Leeds Abbey Dash start?
Leeds Abbey Dash starts at 9:30am from Wellington Street, Leeds city centre.
Where does Leeds Abbey Dash start and finish?
Leeds Abbey Dash starts at Wellington Street, Leeds city centre and finishes at Wellington Street, Leeds city centre.
How many miles is Leeds Abbey Dash?
Leeds Abbey Dash is 6.21 miles (10km).
How much does Leeds Abbey Dash cost to enter?
Standard entry pricing was not confirmed on the official page checked — a charity-place rate of around £30-£30.50 was found via partner charities (e.g. Saint Michael's Hospice, Leeds Mind). Confirm current general-entry pricing on the official Run For All site.
How can I track a runner at Leeds Abbey Dash?
No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 29 November 2026
- Distance
- 6.21 miles / 10.0km
- Location
- Leeds, UK
- Start Point
- Wellington Street, Leeds city centre
- Finish Point
- Wellington Street, Leeds city centre
- Start time
- 9:30am
- Surface
- Closed road
- Age requirement
- 15 or over on race day.
- Tracking app
- No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
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
Standard entry pricing was not confirmed on the official page checked — a charity-place rate of around £30-£30.50 was found via partner charities (e.g. Saint Michael's Hospice, Leeds Mind). Confirm current general-entry pricing on the official Run For All site.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct via Run For All.
Leeds Abbey Dash 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 Abbey Dash Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Wellington Street, Leeds city centre and finishing at Wellington Street, Leeds city centre. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Leeds Abbey Dash flat?
No official elevation-gain figure is published, though the course is widely regarded as fast.
Leeds Abbey Dash Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Wellington Street, Leeds city centre
Start line.
Where Leeds Abbey Dash starts and finishes
Leeds Abbey Dash starts at Wellington Street, Leeds city centre and finishes at Wellington Street, Leeds city centre. 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 Abbey Dash Route Breakdown
Starts on Wellington Street in Leeds city centre and runs out to Kirkstall Abbey and back — a fast, closed-road out-and-back route.
Leeds Abbey Dash Pace Calculator & Splits
Leeds Abbey Dash Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
38:39
Average pace / km
24:01
Leeds Abbey Dash 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 | 28:59 | 18:01 | 1:30:03 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 31:24 | 19:31 | 1:37:34 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 33:49 | 21:01 | 1:45:04 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 36:14 | 22:31 | 1:52:34 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 38:39 | 24:01 | 2:00:04 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 41:04 | 25:31 | 2:07:35 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 43:29 | 27:01 | 2:15:05 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 45:54 | 28:31 | 2:22:35 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 48:19 | 30:01 | 2:30:05 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 53:08 | 33:01 | 2:45:06 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 57:58 | 36:01 | 3:00:06 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:02:48 | 39:01 | 3:15:07 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:07:38 | 42:02 | 3:30:08 | 7:00:00 |
Leeds Abbey Dash Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Leeds Abbey Dash finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Leeds Abbey Dash finish
52:05
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 Abbey Dash, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyLeeds Abbey Dash 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
- Weather-appropriate kit for a late-November race, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Wellington Street — city-centre car parks, buses at Boar Lane/Infirmary Street, or rail into Leeds are all options
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends on Wellington Street for after the race
Training Strategy for Leeds Abbey Dash
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 Wellington Street, Leeds city centre 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 modest increase in carbohydrate intake over the 2-3 days before the race is the well-established approach for a race of this length.
Eat a carb-focused breakfast 2-3 hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training.
A 10K rarely needs on-course fuel for most runners — water stations are the main provision at this distance.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Leeds Abbey Dash Charity Places 2026
Age UK is the lead partner charity, alongside the Jane Tomlinson Appeal and other local charities — charity-place rates of around £30-£30.50 were found via named partners.
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 Abbey Dash for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Leeds Abbey Dash fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Leeds Abbey Dash
Leeds city centre
Closest to the start/finish, with the widest hotel choice.
Can book up given the race falls in a busy late-November weekend for the city.
Travel & Logistics
Leeds railway station is close to the Wellington Street start/finish, with frequent services into the city.
City-centre car parks are available; buses stop at Boar Lane/Infirmary Street. Leeds Bradford Airport is around 8 miles away.
Closed-road event on the out-and-back route to Kirkstall Abbey — exact closure times not published at the time of writing.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
The Wellington Street start/finish and the Kirkstall Abbey turnaround point are the two standout spectator spots.
Central Leeds is compact and well served by public transport for moving between viewing points.
No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Leeds Abbey Dash 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 Abbey Dash site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.