Tuesday 5th May 2026

Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series

Methley, Leeds tick

£15.00 - £36.00

3 X 5K race series

Licensed by TRA and run under UKA rules. TRA ref: 8328 3 x 5k races on a flat canal towpath, along the Aire and Calder Navigation, course measured and very well marshaled from Rothwell Harriers running club. Race has been established for nearly 20 years. Money raised from the event goes the the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. Prizes for all age categories, for individual races and the series. This year everyone that enters the series receives a designed T-Shirt. There will also be mementos after each race. The last race will include a 1.5 mile Fun Run which includes a school competition. RACE WINNERS WILL BE AWARDED THERE PRIZES AFTER EACH RACE. £50 PRIZE FOR THE COURSE RECORD... £100 PRIZE FOR MOST RUNNERS FROM ONE CLUB. 5k -12yrs plus / Fun Run any age. Minimum age for participation:- https://tra-uk.org/organisers/age-restrictions £2 discounted for members of UKA affiliated running clubs.

Tuesday 5th May 2026

Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series

tick Methley, Leeds

tick £15.00 - £36.00

19:00

distance 5 Kilometres

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ORGANISER

Rothwell Harriers AC

Address

School House

Green Lea

Oulton

Leeds

LS26 8NT

Contact

Jason Westmoreland
07785104785
jasonroywestmoreland@gmail.com

COURSE

Distance

5 Kilometres

Type

Trail

Profile

Flat

Laps

Entry Limit

500

Places Left

126

Race Licence

Licence ref: TRA 8328, run under UKA rules

Not suitable for wheelchairs

See Route Map

FACILITIES

Toilets

Changing Facilities

Baggage Storage

No Water

No Distance Markers

No Showers

Race HQ: Commercial Pub, 12, Main Street, Methley, LS26 9JE

Toilets and changing available at the Commercial Pub (Race HQ)

The Methley canal race series is organised by Rothwell Harriers to raise money for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. 5 min walk to race start from the race HQ Commercial Pub, Main Street, Methley. All prizes awarded after each race. Medals for everyone on the last race, plus t-shirts for series entries ONLY. Last race there will be a BBQ, Raffle and Cake competition after the race. Parking around the village, please park sensible and do not block drive ways. £50 PRIZE FOR COURSE RECORD BROKEN £100 PRIZE FOR MOST RUNNERS FROM ONE CLUB