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Annual Awards 2024 What a great turn out we had for the South Leeds Lakers 2024 Annual Awards. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted & a special shout-out to our committee for organising the event & providing delicious food. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make these special events possible. The time & effort from all the volunteers is very much appreciated. Congratulations to the winners Laker Club Person 2024: Michelle Ahern-Gibson Laker Young Fliers Archie Harrison & Haydn Harrison Laker female of the year: 1st Wendy Murgatroyd 2nd Michelle Ahern-Gibson 3rd Hannah Lewis Laker male of the year: 1st Ant Gibson 2nd Richard Harrison 3rd Ian Pickles Coaches choice award: Simon Purll Park Run League Winners 1st Silas Laird 2nd Wendy Murgatroyd 3rd Neil Laird 10th anniversary t-shirt competition 1st Keenan James 2nd Phil Hodgson 3rd Cheryl Harrison Thanks for the fab photos Max! 2023 Laker Club Person 2023: Mark Bowman Laker female of the year: 1st Wendy Murgatroyd 2nd Michelle Ahern-Gibson & Claire Louise Burgess 3rd Shelly Parker Laker male of the year: 1st Thomas Metcalf & Richard Harrison 2nd Antony Gibson 3rd Mark Bowman Coaches choice award: Richard Burgess Park Run League Winners 1st Mark Reid 2nd Mark Harding 3rd Wendy Murgatroyd Last Man standing at the bar: Jason Duggan Best Selfie Taker: Stewart Forsyth

Welcome to South Leeds Lakers Running Club So you want o be a Laker? Well we don't blame you! All you need to do is sign up on RunTogether (England Athletics), then book & attend a session. Signing up is FREE & all sessions are FREE. Each week we have a daytime run, club night, a hill session & a track session (40 weeks of the year). There is nothing to pay & no commitment to attend every week. Just join us when you feel like it - you will always receive a warm welcome. Tuesday - Daytime Run Cross Flatts Park 10am Click here for full details Tuesday - Club Night Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club 6.50pm for a 7pm start Click here for full details Thursday - Coached Hill Session Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club (dark nights) Middleton Woods Visitor Centre Car Park (light nights) 6:30pm Click here to learn more about our coaching Friday - Track Session South Leeds Stadium 6pm Click here for full details Check our 'diary dates' page to find out what else is going on this week. Signing up for a run: The runs for each week are posted on Facebook & you can book via the Runner App, or via the Runtogether (England Athletics) website . Groups are mainly advertised by distance & time & are, usually, available to book by Monday. Please make sure your details are up to date. The run leaders are provided with your emergency contacts & any medical conditions that you have disclosed (these details are available to run leaders via an App on their phones, it's crucial they can access this information whilst out on a run with you). Affiliation (optional): Lakers is a free running club but there is the option to become an affiliated member of England Athletics. Their fee will be £23 for April 2026 to March 2027. Becoming an affiliated member is necessary for some races such as the West Yorkshire Winter League but it also allows you to enter other races at a discounted price. Click here for full details. Lakers kit: There is no requirement to wear Lakers kit except for certain races such as the West Yorkshire Winter League (wearing a club shirt is compulsory). If you wish to purchase kit, details can be found here. Contact us: You can contact the club via social media, or you can email us at Southleedslakers9@gmail.com . There are committee members present each Tuesday, so please do come to us with any questions, concerns or suggestions. Extras: Members receive a monthly email with a discount code for SPORTSSHOES.COM The code should not be shared with non-members.

Bah Humbug 10K 10th December 2023 "Not really sure where to start, but I’ll try! From the course set up team out at 6am, to the registration team that ensured all aspects of the event went so smoothly, to the core team that have spent 8 months planning, to our amazing course Marshalls for which the feedback from the runners was you are simply the most enthusiastic they have ever seen , to the catering team, water station and finishers team, to the juniors that stood in the rain & handed out medals, our amazing PA & of course Harry The Hawk ! To our fantastic partners and suppliers, to each and everyone of you who brought raffle prizes and bought tickets & of course our amazing runners who trudged though the mud in the most festive of outfits, I thank you all You’ve certainly done yourselves proud today." 10.12.23 Mark Bowman Race Director for 2023 Here are some of our winners More photos 2023 Results 2023 video

South Leeds Lakers annual winter 10k race , Bah Humbug, entries now open South Leeds Bah Humbug 10K 2025 Enter the race 25 Sponsorship details Volunteer Come & join us, for a fun, friendly & very festive run, in & around the beauty of Middleton Park. The race starts on the track at the South Leeds Stadium, then meanders on a single lap of the park, before a stadium finish & of course one of our legendary Mince Pies! Here are some key points for race day: - Registration opens at 9am. Race Starts at 10.30am . Free Children's Fun Run starts 10.35am (2 laps of the track, register on the day) - Fully Marshalled & sign posted course. - Plenty of parking but look out for 3 hour limit signs on the ones nearest the stadium. - It could be muddy!!! Trail shoes are recommended. Showers are available at the stadium. No muddy shoes in the bars please. - Drinks station on course. - We aim to make this the most sustainable race to date, so please bring your own cups/bottles to help do our bit for the environment. - Bespoke Finishers Medal & Goody bag for all, with technical t shirt add on available until mid November - Presentations will be in the Bar at 12.15; there will be prizes for: ~ First 3 women & first 3 open ~ Veteran categories ~ Course records (£50 cash prize each open & female). ~ Best fancy dress Profits from the event will be invested back into providing health & sporting opportunities to young people in South Leeds, specifically removing barriers to participation by offering free access. Bring your A game, be that running or fancy dress, let’s make it a great day!!