GOBYU… Going the extra yardPublished: 1 December 2023For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the format of the ‘God’s Own Back Yard Ultra’, or GOBYU for short. This is a race event where the
The Pacer, The Marshal and The First TimerPublished: 25 May 2023The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon took place on the 14th of May 2023. This long-anticipated return of the marathon distance to the city of Leeds was
Running the extra miles – what inspires someone to run 26.2 miles?Published: 9 March 2023With the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon taking place on the 14th of May 2023. This will be the long-anticipated return of the marathon distance to the
The Food Bank Run MovementPublished: 1 December 2022The Food Bank Run is a new movement that is gaining pace ready for 2023, Run Leeds and Leeds Girls Can have teamed up to organise our own Food Bank
God’s Own Backyard Ultra – Leeds 2022Published: 18 November 2022For those of you who have not heard of the ‘God’s Own Backyard Ultra’ before, it is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively
The Leeds Dock Relay 2022Published: 22 September 2022The legacy of the Leeds Dock Relay dates back to 2019, when the first event took place with the organisation of Active Leeds, who were working hard
Jack’s JourneyPublished: 16 August 2022Jack Midgley, is the nephew of Leeds legend, Terry Midgley, who sadly passed away in October 2019. Terry was something of a local legend in Leeds,
Let’s hear it for the kids! The rise of Junior ParkrunPublished: 10 June 2022“Breakfast tastes so much better after parkrun.” (Albie aged 11) The phenomenon that is ‘Parkrun’ is now a pretty familiar sight. Every Saturday
Lucky, Unlucky, Grateful – The Three Peaks Fell Race 2021Published: 14 April 2022Our very own Active Leeds Partnership Manager and fell running enthusiast – Ross Bibby, has kindly shared his story with us. Recalling his rather
Run for Jo 2022 – We’re back in the park!Published: 17 February 2022The Run for Jo takes place annually to remember Jo Cox, as Batley and Spen mark the sixth anniversary of her death and is organised by More in Common
The Recovery Runners Officially Launch!Published: 4 August 2021Sunday 1st August 12pm marked the official launch of the running club recovery runners. The launch event took place at Leeds Dock with 60+
That time I ran the Leeds 10k in my underwear!Published: 29 July 2021The Leeds 10k has a lot of my firsts – first time I ever ran an actual road race (I basically went from park run, to 5k colour run in a field to