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Home > News & events > Fundraising events > Leeds Half Marathon 2026
The Leeds Half Marathon is one of Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind. The much-loved run raises hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity every year and often attracts thousands of runners.
But what makes it special is the crowds. Support for runners along the route is always phenomenal, whatever the weather. Every participant will get a boost from the words of encouragement they receive. With a fantastically vibrant atmosphere guaranteed, this run could be right up your street.
So get yourself to Leeds, and help to raise vital funds towards finding a cure for type one diabetes (T1D).
Register for one of our charity places in the Leeds Half Marathon and join Team Breakthrough T1D:
Registration fee: £35 plus a small booking fee Minimum sponsorship target: £350
Sign up now
If you secure your own place with the race organisers or your running club, we’d be delighted to have you join Team Breakthrough T1D and we’ll support you every step of the way.
You’ll receive all the benefits of a charity place runner – with no minimum sponsorship requirement!
Register your own place
Our support includes:
*Your Breakthrough T1D running vest will be sent to you once you create your fundraising page.
For more information, email Holly Cummings, Challenge and Sports Events Fundraiser.
Join us for the Leeds Half Marathon and help improve the lives of those living with T1D.
If this event doesn’t quite fit the bill, there are loads more to choose from. Have a browse of our other running events:
The Leeds Marathon takes in some of the city's most scenic countryside and outer suburbs.
Join thousands of runners on a route that showcases the historic Broadway Market and vibrant street art of East London.
Join Team Breakthrough T1D for a race at Scotland’s biggest running event of the year!
With the Table Mountain in full view and its oceanside route, the Cape Town Marathon is known as one of the world’s most beautiful marathons.
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