Now in its 7th year, the Temple Newsam Ten is a multi-terrain race through the Temple Newsam estate, organised by St Theresa’s Athletic Club. Promising “all the mud and all the hills”, hundreds of participants took part in the on and off-road race on Sunday morning.
Our photographer was perfectly positioned by the ‘puddle of doom’ and captured these 15 hilarious photos of the race.
7. The Temple Newsam Ten, at Temple Newsam, Leeds. Runners tackle the 'Puddle of Doom' on the course.Picture by Simon Hulme 8th January 2023
In third place was George Ravenhall, of North Leeds Fell Runners, who completed the race in 58:20 Photo: Simon Hulme
8. Temple Newsam Ten
After the race, St Theresa’s Athletic Club said: "Thank you so much to our wonderful volunteers this morning! From marshalling to registration, baggage, organising, course marking, finish line, water station and anyone else involved in any way thank you... Photo: Simon Hulme
9. Temple Newsam Ten
...we really couldn’t do this without you all and we are forever grateful as usual for you giving up your free time to help out!" Photo: Simon Hulme
10. Temple Newsam Ten
The Temple Newsam Ten was first held in January 2016 and has become a New Year's tradition for many Leeds runners Photo: Simon Hulme
11. Temple Newsam Ten
The race started to the west of Temple Newsam House, following round Temple Newsam Golf Course, under the M1 and around Skelton Lake services and the lake itself, before looping back through Temple Newsam Park, across to Bullerthorpe Lane and finishing back at Temple Newsam House Photo: Simon Hulme
12. Temple Newsam
Runners had to tackle a wet and muddy course, including the dreaded 'puddle of doom' which has seen many participants lose their balance over the years Photo: Simon Hulme