Piglove By The River 10km & 5km

Get ready for an exciting evening of running and community at the Piglove By The River event, hosted by Great Owl Running! On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, join fellow runners in Leeds, West Yorkshire, for a thrilling 10km and 5km race set against the stunning backdrop of the Piglove beer garden in Citu’s Climate Innovation District. This picturesque location is perfect for enjoying a pint of creative craft brews from Piglove Brewing Co after you cross the finish line. The event kicks off with registration at 18:00, followed by the race start at 19:00. Runners will enjoy a fast and flat course along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail, making it ideal for both seasoned athletes and newcomers alike. With a limit of 150 participants and a minimum age of 18, this is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of a summer evening. All finishers will be rewarded with a refreshing drink from Piglove Brewery, and while medals and tees are available as optional extras, the focus is on keeping the event environmentally friendly and accessible to everyone. Don’t miss out on this unique blend of fitness, fun, and community spirit!

Come join us for our evening event at the amazing Piglove By The River. A lovely beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District, where you can grab a picnic bench and admire the views with a pint of Piglove Brewing Co’s creative craft brews after you’ve run the race of course. It’s the perfect spot for sunny evenings. RACE DETAILS Race HQ Piglove By The River, Clarence Rd, Leeds LS10 1EE Distance 10km / 5km Elevation 193m / 633ft Terrain public footpaths / riverside trails / tarmac paths Registration From 18:00 Race Start 19:00 Entry Limit 150 Minimum Age 18 THE COURSE 5km - The race starts at Piglove and follows the Trans Pennine Trail for 2.5km and turns around just before Thwaite Mills. This is a very fast and flat course with very good quality footpath conditions. 10km (BST) - This Follows the same path as the 5km but continues past Thwaite Mills and then gets ever so slightly more rugged but is still very good fast running conditions. As it follows the river it is incredibly flat, however, there is one small bridge with steps that must be crossed. 10km (GMT) - The night 10km route will be double the 5km route, turning round at 2.5km just before Thwaite Mills. Both turnaround points will be clearly marked and marshalled. FACILITIES Race HQ Toilets Bag Storage WHAT’S INCLUDED All finishers will receive a drink courtesy of Piglove Brewery. All medals and tees are sold as optional extras upon entry. This is to reduce our impact on the environment, and to make our races more affordable for everyone. MANDATORY KIT Headtorches are required for our Autumn "By Night" event. Depending on whether we might make some gear mandatory, however, this is unlikely. PARKING CitiPark Leeds Dock, Armouries Drive LS10 1LE. Piglove is a stone’s throw from Granary Wharf, Royal Armouries and Leeds Station. We always like to encourage all local runners to come via foot, bicycle or public transport. Please plan your journey to allow time to get to race HQ.