The streets around the city were packed as thousands arrived this morning to cheer on everyone taking part.
The 2024 marathon, organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All with support from Leeds City Council, the marathon raised funds for a string of good causes, including the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association and a Leeds Hospitals Charity appeal to build a Rob Burrow Centre for MND, kicked off at Headingley Stadium,
Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield once again led the way for the marathon while Lindsey Burrow competed in the half marathon.
Here are 17 amazing pictures taken across the day’s action:
5. Super Mario
Many took part in fancy dress - including Mario and Luigi. Photo: Simon Dewhurst/Run For All Photo: Simon Dewhurst/Run For All
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My Name'5 Doddie Foundation is committed to funding research to find effective treatments to MND. Photo: Simon Dewhurst/Run For All Photo: Simon Dewhurst/Run For All
7. Huge achievement
A huge achievement by everyone who took part in this year's marathon. Photo: Simon Dewhurst/Run For All Photo: Simon Dewhurst/Run For All
8. On their way
Runners followed a route that initially wound around Woodhouse Moor before striking out for Adel, Lawnswood, Bramhope, Pool in Wharfedale and Otley. Photo: Simon Dewhurst/Run For All Photo: Simon Dewhurst/Run For All