8 races
Event overview
If you like beautiful races in beautiful places, like fun, like medals and like Christmas goodies then this event is for you.
A real Christmas atmosphere awaits all runners with music and food (and even a Christmas tree) to celebrate the season.
The course is perfectly flat, so whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself to a slightly longer distance, there is something for everyone.
All runners will receive a bespoke medal and lots of treats for all finishers.
Feed stations can be found every 3 miles and will be stocked with sweet and salty snacks, juice and water. This event always sells out so always book early to guarantee a place.
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.
Event photos
Event video
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Families
- Newcomers
Difficulty rating
Timetable
Shoe type
Road shoes.
- Bag storage
- Free parking
- Music
- Urban
Event HQ
Wyther Lane
Kirkstall
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS5 3BT
UK
Parking
There is no parking at the start and finish area - please find parking in the surrounding streets.
- Bring your own cup
- Plastic-free event
This is cupless event. All runners are requested to bring their own labelled, reusable cup or bottle.
Amazing course and support, everything was top-notch. Can’t wait to race again next year! Marvic D
Absolutely fantastic event with seamless organisation! Steve H
My first ever event and it was great! Such a good set up and really well run! Well done everyone, was a great morning 🥰 Harriet L
What a great race! This was my first time doing a grim up north race- and it definitely won’t be my last! It was such a friendly atmosphere, the volunteers were really motivating and the mince pies at the end were a great touch! Thanks so much for a great morning Grim up North! Megan S
I have loved that The Christmas Cracker was my first Grim Event. And it certainly won't be the last. I had such a blast. All the event team are supportive and friendly and it's been such a good morning. Ruth J
Great run and everyone was really friendly. I always like the treats at the end! Philippa
Absolutely brilliant experience. Angela W
Excellent event my favorite of the year. All the Marshalls and staff helping with food, registration etc were great. Can't wait for the next Grim race at Kirkstall. Sarah S
Fantastic lovely run all volunteers super friendly and brilliant feed stations and medal. Amanda W
Really well organised. Great medal and made all the better having gluten free snacks available at the end. Really enjoyed it. Craig P
A fab Christmas event. More like 11km than 10km though! Lovely atmosphere. Looking forward to next year already. Jacqueline M
Reviews thanks to RaceCheck
Races at event
- Sat 13 Dec
- #1 of 8
5K
08:30
Age 16 & over
£14-£16
- 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Dec
- #2 of 8
10K
09:00
Age 16 & over
£23-£25
- 10 km trail running + 89 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Dec
- #3 of 8
Half Marathon
10:00
Age 16 & over
£28-£30
- 13.1 miles trail running + 144 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Dec
- #4 of 8
20 Miles
08:30
Age 18 & over
£35-£37
- 20 miles trail running + 210 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Dec
- #5 of 8
Marathon
08:30
Age 18 & over
£39-£41
- 26.2 miles trail running + 299 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Dec
- #6 of 8
Ultra Marathon
15:31
Age 21 & over
£54-£56
- 50 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Dec
- #7 of 8
10 Miles
15:30
Age 16 & over
£26-£28
- 10 miles trail running + 105 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Dec
- #8 of 8
Jolly Childrens 1 Mile Jog
15:32
All ages
£4
- 1 mile trail running