Leeds Half Marathon back on

Runners who were preparing for the Leeds Half Marathon until it was cancelled last week had better dig out their running shoes - whether they be from Mizuno, Ecco, Merrell, or Hi-Tec - as the event is back on.

The council has made an about turn from its decision to cancel the event in favour of concentrating all its resources on the Jane Tomlinson Run For All 10k to be held in June.

However, now the Half Marathon has been re-instated in September expect shoes from the likes of Keen, Merrell and Ecco to descend on Leeds.

Speaking to the Yorkshire Evening Post, councillor John Procter, the council’s executive member for leisure said that the council initially pulled the event due to fears that having two runs so close together would not be in the best interests of the city.

“However, we have listened to the overwhelming response from runners and it is clear that there remains a desire for there to be a Leeds Half Marathon this year,” he said.

Running shoes from brands such as Merrell, Keen and Ecco have products on sale from these online shops.