5K
Sun 4 Aug 2024 Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Blimey it's Blistering at Bingley Again | 5K

Enjoy a summer run in Bingley this year through stunning Yorkshire countryside over a variety of terrain including sections of towpath, woodland and fields to finish with lots of lovely goodies.

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  • Sun 4 Aug 2024
The Fishermans Inn, Bingley

5K

08:30

£14-£16

Age 16 & over

  • 5 km trail running

Overview

If you like beautiful races in beautiful places, like fun, like medals and like goodies then this event is for you. 

You'll enjoy a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line!

It's Grim Up North

This event is part of the It's Grim Up North calendar of runs, offering a range of distances and levels of difficulty so there is something for everyone.

Famous for its low-key approach, all runners will be greeted with a warm smile and friendly chat.

The aim is to get you out running, help you enjoy the beautiful countryside with great camaraderie and for you to experience the sense of well-being you get when you cross that finish line.

You'll be shown that the North is anything but Grim.

This event is part of Blimey it's Blistering at Bingley Again.

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Difficulty rating

3/5 grim

Timetable

  • 08:00 | Registration opens for 5K and early bird ultra/marathon runners upon request
  • 08:15 | Registration opens for 10K
  • 08:30 | Registration opens for all other distances

Shoe type

Weather dependant. If wet trail shoes.

  • Bag storage
  • Free parking
  • Paid parking
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

The Fishermans Inn
Wagon Lane
Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 1TS
UK

Parking

Parking is not available at the Fisherman Inn. The best place to park is in Bingley Town Centre and walk down the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to the registration point, it’s about three-quarters of a mile – a good warm up.

  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • No headphones
  • Out and back
  • Single start
  • Water stations
  • Way markers

This route is run along mainly good canal towpath.

There are road crossings but these will be signposted cautioning you the runner and all other road users.

Always take your time and extra care at the road crossings.

Water and feed stations approx. every 3-4 miles.

Marshals will be placed along the route. 

Cut off time

6.5 hours.

Headphones

The use of headphones is not endorsed for the following safety reasons:

  • Runners cannot always hear the marshals’ instructions
  • Runners may not hear cyclists behind them and stray into their path
  • Bone conduction earphones are allowed


  • Bring your own cup

This is cupless event. All runners are requested to bring their own labelled, reusable cup or bottle.

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Map
  • Medal

Included

  • It's Grim Up North running experience
  • Unique medal design
  • Lots of lovely things at the finish line

Optional extra

  • Grim massage - Adam will be available for both pre-race and post-race massage. He his brilliant. You can pay by either cash or card.

  • Age 16 & over
  • Entries open
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
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Entry fees

Entry fee (Affiliated)

£14.00

Entry fee (Unaffiliated)

£16.00

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  • Sun 4 Aug
  • #2 of 5
The Fishermans Inn, Bingley

10K

09:00

£23-£25

Age 16 & over

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sun 4 Aug
  • #3 of 5
The Fishermans Inn, Bingley

Half Marathon

09:30

£28-£30

Age 17 & over

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sun 4 Aug
  • #4 of 5
The Fishermans Inn, Bingley

20 Miles

09:30

£35-£37

Age 18 & over

  • 20 miles trail running
  • Sun 4 Aug
  • #5 of 5
The Fishermans Inn, Bingley

Marathon

09:30

£39-£41

Age 18 & over

  • 26.2 miles trail running