Summer Extravaganza

The Summer Extravaganza is a multi-distance running event staged on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath at Kirkstall in Leeds. Runners pick between 5K, 10K, 10 miles, half marathon, 20 miles, marathon and an ultra distance, all sharing a flat, fast, lapped towpath route of roughly 6.7 miles with only about 17 metres of climbing over 10 miles. Chip timing, well-stocked drink stations and medical support are in place on course, and every finisher receives a bespoke medal. A generous 6.5-hour cut-off gives slower runners and first-timers at the longer distances room to complete the day.