Welcome to It’s Grim up North Running
Grim Up North Running organises running events in the north. Their events include:
- Multi-distance races on both trail and road
- Themed runs - such as Christmas Cracker & New Year's Eve events
- Location-specific events like Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle & Grim Leodis
- Seasonal series - the Spring Canal Canter & Summer Evening Series
- Charity and novelty runs like the Sir Titus Pie n Pickle Plod
- Multi-day events including run-every-day series
Their events cater for runners of all abilities with distances including 5K, 10K, 15K, 20K, half marathon, marathon and ultra. Grim Up North Running is known for its low-key approach, friendly atmosphere, and emphasis on enjoying the beautiful countryside - helping to promote a sense of wellbeing and camaraderie among participants.
Tuck in to one of their events below!
- Sun 7 Dec
- £14-£41
Do you like my Bingley Baubles
Enjoy a festive trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter. A challenging and scenic run over towpath, woodland, and fields with joyous distances from 5K to a full marathon.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 13 Dec
- £14-£56
Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 1
Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sun 14 Dec
- £4-£41
Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 2
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound to start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or the challenge of a longer distance.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sun 4 Jan 2026
- £14-£41
Bridlington | Day 2
Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot. Then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn.
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £15-£58
Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £15-£56
Sir Titus Pie n Pickle Plod
Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with a choice of distances, all along the flat, even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities from novices to PB chasers!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- + 2 more races
- Sun 8 Feb 2026
- £24-£42
Grim Leodis
An undulating 6.5 mile loop with a mixture of canal tow path, river bank, trail and a road – a little bit of everything with beautiful sections of the Leeds Liverpool canal and River Aire.
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 14 Feb 2026
- £15-£56
Besotted at Bingley
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this Valentines. Perfect for runners of all abilities, from novices to Ultra PB chasers, this is one to warm the depths of your heart.
- 10K run
- Trail run
- 5K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sun 15 Feb 2026
- £14-£32
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Rodley
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend”. Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 28 Feb 2026
- £24-£56
Carry on in the Colliery
Take on lapped course through the stunning South Yorkshire Park country park of Rabbit Ings and reach the finish to hang your finisher's medal around your neck with pride.
- 10 miler
- Trail run 3
- Marathon
- CaniCross
- Ultra run
- Sat 14 Mar 2026
- £24-£56
Spring Time Canal Canter
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. A range of distances to suit every level of runner.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 28 Mar 2026
- £14-£32
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Slawit
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £24-£56
Sir Titus March Mayhem
Spring along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with the Spring Tide Sir Titus Trot along the flat, even towpath. Perfect for all abilities, it tends to sell out very quickly.
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 1 more race
- Sun 5 Apr 2026
- £24-£56
Lets Motor along the Towpath | Rodley
You'd be an April Fool to miss this one. Enjoy a trip up the flat and event towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Rodley. One to warm the depths of your heart.
- 10K run
- Trail run
- 5K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 1 more race
- Sat 18 Apr 2026
- £15-£31
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Saltaire
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 19 Apr 2026
- £25-£42
Tempting at Tempsey
If you've never visited or run around the grounds of Temple Newsam then you're in for a treat. Temple Newsam is a jewel in the crown for Leeds.
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Thu 7 May 2026
- £10-£17
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 21 May 2026
- £10-£17
Saltaire - Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Saltaire for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £14-£42
Get the Hull out of Here
Based out of East Hull this race will run out on the TransPennine Trail towards Hornsea, it should allow runners to enjoy a flat even surface ideal or both beginners or for seasoned athletes.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 30 May 2026
- £14-£30
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Thu 4 Jun 2026
- £10-£17
Bingley-Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Bingley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 11 Jun 2026
- £10-£17
Marsden - Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Marsden for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £24-£42
Roche Abbey Ramble
Explore rolling trails, woodland and grassy lanes on this scenic, lapped race around historic Roche Abbey — a relaxed yet challenging run for all levels.
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Thu 18 Jun 2026
- £10-£17
Cromwell Bottom-Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Cromwell Bottom for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- £14-£42
Breezy in Brighouse & Special Solstice Run
Celebrate the longest night with a breezy, atmospheric run through Brighouse — enjoy open-air vibes, community spirit and the chance to move and connect under summer skies.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 28 Jun 2026
- £24-£42
The Ship Inn Shuffle
Brace yourself for an out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the coast, out to the fantastic Flamborough then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn at the end of your run.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £24-£38
Blacksheep 3 and 6 Hour Challenge
Three or six-hour lapped challenge over a 3.55 mile loop in the beautiful town of Masham where you'll come in to a bespoke medal and all things Black Sheep at the finish line.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £14-£42
Sithee at Slawit Again
Starting and finishing in the village of Slaithwaite, pronounced 'Slawit' to the locals, this is perhaps the most undulating canal by a long chalk. Bespoke medal, drinks and goodies for all.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- Thu 6 Aug 2026
- £10-£17
Rodley - Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 15 Aug 2026
- £25-£56
Sir Titus Summer Trot
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Trail run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 5 Sep 2026
- £25-£41
Hip Hip Hooray it's Hornsea
We all love to be beside the seaside, so why not enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire? You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Sat 19 Sep 2026
- £25-£56
Oktoberfest
Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. With distances ranging from 10K to ultra marathon along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- + 1 more race
- Sun 18 Oct 2026
- £23-£58
Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle
A trail running extravaganza over a beautiful 6.5-mile route from Knaresborough centre through parkland then into beautiful countryside with an awesome medal at the finish line.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 31 Oct 2026
- £4-£56
Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Trail run
- + 2 more races
- Sat 7 Nov 2026
- £23-£41
Swinsty & Fewston Lakeside Dash
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir within the Yorkshire Dales plus additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and grim treats at the finish line.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 7 Nov 2026
- £14-£25
Grim Reservoir Dogs
Enjoy a lovely early morning run on a lovely course around two North Yorkshire reservoirs with your dog and earn a medal for yourself and a neckerchief for your dog!
- Trail run 2
- Sat 7 Nov 2026
- £13-£25
Moonlight Meander
Grab your head-torch, fairy lights, light-sabre and lanterns for a pitch black run through the woods, either 3.3-miles or 6.7-mile loops. What could possibly go wrong?
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 15 Nov 2026
- £24-£42
Rothwell Kebabathon
Discover the ultimate trail running experience at Leeds Skelton Lake Services - an unexpected haven for nature lovers.
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Thu 14 May 2026
- £10-£17
Rodley - Rock up n' Run -
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 28 May 2026
- £10-£17
Slawit-Rock up n' Run
Lovely evening out and back event 5k & 10 in the village of Slaithwaite, (Slawit).
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £14-£30
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Kirkstall
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Thu 25 Jun 2026
- £10-£17
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 2 Jul 2026
- £10-£17
Saltaire - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Saltaire for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 9 Jul 2026
- £10-£17
Leeds - Rock up n' Run -
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 16 Jul 2026
- £10-£17
Huddersfield - Rock up n' Run -
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 23 Jul 2026
- £10-£17
Cromwell Bottom-Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Cromwell Bottom for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 30 Jul 2026
- £10-£17
Skipton - Rock up n' Run -
Come and join in at Skipton for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 13 Aug 2026
- £10-£17
Slawit-Rock up n' Run
Lovely evening out and back event 5k & 10 in the village of Slaithwaite, (Slawit).
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 20 Aug 2026
- £10-£17
Bingley-Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Bingley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 22 Aug 2026
- £24-£42
Summer Extravaganza
The Summer Extravaganza is one of the original events and still one of the most popular.
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- Thu 27 Aug 2026
- £10-£17
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 20 Sep 2026
- £23-£30
The Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Knaresborough
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 4 Oct 2026
- £25-£42
The East Coast Chuffer
All aboard for The East Coast Chuffer – a scenic running adventure setting off from Peasholme Park, Scarborough, and steaming along the historic Cinder Track!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- Sat 14 Nov 2026
- £14-£30
Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Kirkstall
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend” Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
It's Grim Up North Rock Up N' Run Summer Evening Series
Brilliant pop-up midweek runs over 5K or 10K for all speeds with medal, beer, soft drinks or sweets.
- Thu 10 Jul
- £11-£18
Slawit Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Lovely evening out and back event in the village of Slaithwaite (Slawit) plus BBQ, beer, chocolate, a jumble medal and great company.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 7 May 2026
- £10-£17
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 21 May 2026
- £10-£17
Saltaire - Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Saltaire for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 11 Jun 2026
- £10-£17
Marsden - Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Marsden for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 6 Aug 2026
- £10-£17
Rodley - Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 18 Jun 2026
- £10-£17
Cromwell Bottom-Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Cromwell Bottom for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 4 Jun 2026
- £10-£17
Bingley-Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Bingley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 28 Aug
- £10-£17
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series Part 2
Woohoo - the Summer Series finale this year! Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all.
- 5K run
- 10K run