Runners took over one of Leeds’s favourite parks this morning as a day of races was held.
Leeds Running Festival was held at Roundhay Park and saw hundreds of runners make the best of their Sunday morning.
There were 5k, 10k and half marathon routes around the park, which is one of Europe’s largest, taking in The Manion and the ruins of Roundhay Castle.
The scenic, road and gravel route offers peaceful views of lakes, woodland, and wide open parkland in a professionally organised and supportive environment.
The event is in support of St Gemma’s Hospice and a further festival of running will be held at the park on Sunday, August 30.
Check out our photographer’s pictures in the gallery below.
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The route was mainly along tarmac paths, with some sections of gravel and dirt paths. | Steve Riding
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Spectators were there to offer encouragement to the runners. | Steve Riding
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The course starts by heading downhill towards the Lakeside Cafe, before an incline heading towards the Mansion. | Steve Riding
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The route levels out on the main path through the park, before turning downhill, around the cricket pitch and back towards the main lake. | Steve Riding
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A flat section around the perimeter of the main lake follows. | Steve Riding
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The dirt section of path follows an incline from the lake to reach the ruins of Roundhay Castle, before returning to solid ground around the park’s smaller lake to reach the end of the lap. | Steve Riding