Running on roads in Leeds - Potternewton Park

Running on roads in Leeds - Potternewton Park

Road Running Routes

Are you a fan of running on the road?

Leeds has an extensive networks of roads to run on across the entire city. A great example for some inner-city sightseeing is the Leeds Run Tour.

These road running routes in Leeds will inspire you to discover more.

Ardsley Reservoir run route map card image

Ardsley Reservoir run route map card image

Footpath
Road

Ardsley Reservoir

Distance2.14km

Elevation gain46m

A flat and scenic running loop around a reservoir teeming with wildlife

Bramley Fall Woods 5km run route map card image

Bramley Fall Woods 5km run route map card image

Canal
Footpath
Road

Bramley Fall Woods 5km

Distance5.3km

Elevation gain108m

A brilliant green route that circles Bramley Fall Woods. One part canal towpath and one part road.

Bramley, Rodley and Kirkstall Loop run route map card image

Bramley, Rodley and Kirkstall Loop run route map card image

Canal
Footpath
Road
Trail
Woodland

Bramley, Rodley and Kirkstall Loop

Distance12.87km

Elevation gain220m

A 13km route partly along the Leeds Liverpool Canal through Bramley and past Bramley Falls.

Eccup Reservoir Loop run route map card image

Eccup Reservoir Loop run route map card image

Footpath
Road

Eccup Reservoir Loop

Distance6.17km

Elevation gain109m

A diverse run route covering the farmland, water, and woods of Eccup Reservoir.

Gledhow Valley Woods run route map card image

Gledhow Valley Woods run route map card image

Road
Trail
Woodland

Gledhow Valley Woods

Distance6.1km

Elevation gain125m

Escape into the quiet and calm of Gledhow Valley Woods with this road and trail run.

Headingley and Kirkstall Three Parks 10km run route map card image

Headingley and Kirkstall Three Parks 10km run route map card image

Footpath
Road

Headingley and Kirkstall Three Parks 10km

Distance9.55km

Elevation gain178m

Visit some of the greenest parks in north-west Leeds on this 10 kilometre road run.

Kirkstall Rollercoaster run route map card image

Kirkstall Rollercoaster run route map card image

Road

Kirkstall Rollercoaster

Distance2.48km

Elevation gain92m

6 leg pounding ups and downs that will make you a better runner in the end – a bit like life!

Leeds Half Marathon 2023 run route map card image

Leeds Half Marathon 2023 run route map card image

Road

Leeds Half Marathon 2023

Distance20.92km

Elevation gain315m

The official Leeds Half Marathon 2023 run route.

Leeds Liverpool Canal and Kirkstall 5 Mile run route map card image

Leeds Liverpool Canal and Kirkstall 5 Mile run route map card image

Canal
Road

Leeds Liverpool Canal and Kirkstall 5 Mile

Distance8.05km

Elevation gain144m

From the streets of Burley to the canal tow paths of the Leeds Liverpool Canal. This is a nicely balanced 5-mile run.

Leeds Marathon 2024 run route map card image

Leeds Marathon 2024 run route map card image

Road

Leeds Marathon 2024

Distance42.2km

Elevation gain675m

The official Leeds Marathon 2024 run route.

Leeds Rhino Roundhay/Moortown run route map card image

Leeds Rhino Roundhay/Moortown run route map card image

Road

Leeds Rhino Roundhay/Moortown

Distance10.05km

Elevation gain145m

10km run route inspired by Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease.

Leeds Run Tour run route map card image

Leeds Run Tour run route map card image

Road

Leeds Run Tour

Distance7.06km

Elevation gain161m

Take a tour of Leeds city centre and some of the surrounding hotspots with this 7km Leeds Run Tour.