Temple Newsam’s four-lap Bluebell Bash
The old Tempting at Tempsey link now leads to the organizer’s Bluebell Bash listing. Check that name on your entry confirmation and select the marathon category. The first shorter race starts later, so the time for the half marathon or single-lap event should not be used to plan marathon arrival.
Four laps create repeated opportunities to reassess effort and supplies, but they also require accurate lap counting. Learn the finish and continuation instruction before starting, and keep track of completed laps independently. Do not follow a runner into the finish simply because they have been beside you: they may be racing one, two or three laps.
Temple Newsam’s mixed surfaces call for a shoe choice based on conditions underfoot. Test suitable footwear on similar paths and grass, and let pace slow naturally on the climbs. The organizer asks runners to keep a downloadable route available because not every junction has a marshal. Save it before arrival and check any final course revision.
Leeds City Council charges for parking at the estate. Check the current parking rules and allow time to walk to collection and the start. The organizer asks runners to join the registration queue thirty minutes before their event, despite the desk opening earlier for the day. Bring a reusable cup or bottle for the feed stations. If you need to shorten the race or withdraw, speak to the marshal, timer or race director so your finish is recorded in the correct category.
Confirmed race date
Bluebell Bash at Temple Newsam: April 25, 2027. Verified on October 14, 2026 against the official event information.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Use the confirmed date above and recheck the final participant instructions before committing to a race-day schedule.