One of the UK’s most iconic and loved 10K events, the Leeds Abbey Dash is entering an exciting new chapter as it has been officially selected as the England Athletics 10K Championship event; making it a key fixture on the national road racing calendar with a renewed focus on elite performance and mass participation.

Taking place on 30 November, the Abbey Dash will continue to offer the flat, fast and friendly course it’s famous for. Running from Leeds City Centre to the iconic Kirkstall Abbey and back – perfect for PB chases, first-timers and club athletes alike.

Alex Bell, Leeds Olympian and previous participant of the Abbey Dash has said: “The 2024 Abbey Dash was such a great morning, racing through the city. Everything was so well organised and the Yorkshire atmosphere was electric from start to finish. I’m excited to be on the start line for 2025 and now with the event being the official 10K Championship - it really is the icing on the cake. Here’s to smashing my PB for another year!"

In line with its new status, the event is expected to attract some of the UK’s top elite and club athletes with a generous prize pot on offer for those claiming glory. This adds further incentive for high-performance athletes looking to test themselves on one of the UK’s quickest courses.

To celebrate the new era and Championship status, Run For All has joined forces with England Athletics to offer RUN:EA members an incentive to sign up; offering 10% off general entries for one month following the launch.

If you'd like to know more, visit the Leeds Abbey Dash website.

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