Runners of all abilities and ages will be heading to Leeds on Sunday, June 23 for one of the region’s biggest and best-loved charity road runs, the Leeds 10K . A hugely popular, inclusive and supported race for participants of all abilities, thousands of fun-runners, fundraisers and club runners are expected to take on the 10K challenge. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Yorkshire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.

Started by Jane Tomlinson in 2007 , the Leeds 10K was her lasting legacy event, having raised £1.8 million for charity while she was battling terminal cancer. Kicking off at 9am outside the Parkinson Steps at the University of Leeds, those taking part will be able enjoy the sights of the city as they make their way around the 10K route.

The route goes through Headingley and then into Meanwood before winding back past the First Direct Arena and finishing outside Leeds Art Gallery on The Headrow. The day will also see the return of the Leeds Mini and Junior run sponsored by Xerox Business Solutions. Open to participants of all abilities and backgrounds; participants are invited to wheel, walk, jog and run.

Advertisement Advertisement Starting and finishing at the Parkinson Steps of the University of Leeds, the Junior run will start at 9.45am, followed by the Mini run at 9.55am.

The event will require the c.