United Kingdom · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon starts and finishes at Headingley Stadium, heading through Meanwood, Bramhope and Otley on a hilly road course. The Otley Chevin climb deserves a place in the training plan, not just a passing glance at the map. Named in Rob Burrow’s honour, the event supports MND charities and welcomes fundraising for other causes. Runners can enter directly or use the Yorkshire Double ticket for Leeds and Yorkshire. The stadium finish comes after a proper day’s work.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Leeds
- County / area
- West Yorkshire
- Nation
- England
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Hilly, including the Otley Chevin climb.
- Approximate field
- 4,400–5,000Finishers · 2025–2026
Secondary result summaries list 5,028 and 4,399 finishers, citing Chip Timing UK.
How to enter Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Individual entry
Enter the full marathon through Run For All's official event page.
Official entry informationYorkshire Double
The organiser offers a Leeds and Yorkshire marathon season ticket.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Headingley Stadium loop via Meanwood, Golden Acre Park, Bramhope and Otley, finishing inside the stadium.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2027 start
- 09:00 local time, AMT Headingley Stadium; minimum age 18. 2027 start information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
Full 2026 resultsThe weekend introduced a dedicated MND Wave and included a separate half marathon and relay. The full marathon finished on the Headingley pitch.
Men
George Ravenhall won in 2:26:31; Tom Charles ran 2:27:09 and Daniel Grant 2:31:55.
View result detailsWomen
The organiser names Melisah Gibson as winner in 2:45:51, followed by Charlotte Knowles (2:51:46) and Anna Firth (2:56:52).
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 9 May 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon?
Individual entry: Enter the full marathon through Run For All's official event page. Yorkshire Double: The organiser offers a Leeds and Yorkshire marathon season ticket.
Where is Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and how far is it?
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon takes place in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon course like?
Headingley Stadium loop via Meanwood, Golden Acre Park, Bramhope and Otley, finishing inside the stadium. Hilly, including the Otley Chevin climb.
How big is the field at Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon?
The approximate field is 4,400–5,000, based on Finishers for 2025–2026. Secondary result summaries list 5,028 and 4,399 finishers, citing Chip Timing UK. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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