Join #TeamMDUK for the Leeds Marathon on Sunday 11 May 2025!

The Rob Burrow’s Leeds Marathon will see 7,777 participants take on a brand-new route through Leeds that starts and finishes at Headingly stadium.
What to expect
This is an event that is for everyone! Whether you’re an experienced runner or you’ve never thought about running until now, the start line at the Rob Burrows Leeds Marathon has a spot for you. You’ll enjoy some of Leeds’ most scenic countryside and outer suburbs and it can all be for a great cause! Secure your spot with #TeamMDUK today!
What we offer
By running for #TeamMDUK you’ll receive:
- A welcome pack to get you started
- A Muscular Dystrophy UK running vest
- Access to training tips, information of preventing injury and nutrition advice
- Support, ideas and tips to help you reach your fundraising target
Register for a place
Join #TeamMDUK and take on a marathon in a city renowned for its sporting passion. Registration costs £30 and we ask that you commit to raising a minimum of £300.
How your money helps
For over 60 years we’ve provided life-changing support for people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions, funded groundbreaking research and campaigned for people’s rights, access to treatments and better understanding of why muscles matter.
By taking on the Rob Burrows Leeds Marathon and fundraising for us, you’ll help us to:
for people who have been newly diagnosed with a muscle wasting or weakening condition
to share their lived experience and help others
into muscle wasting or weakening conditions
Answer someone’s call via our free helpline