- Sat 7 Nov 2026
17:15
Age 16 & over
£13-£15
- 3 miles multi terrain running + 233 ft ascent
Event 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!
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 Moonlight Meander.
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Newcomers
Difficulty rating
Shoe type
Road shoes – unless wet, the course is mainly good underfoot.
- 1 lap
- Bone conducting headphones only
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Marshals
- No headphones
- Single start
- Undulating
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Route
- Elevation: Undulating
- Terrain: Good Trail
- Feed/drink stations every 3 miles
- Marshalled and signed course
- Paid parking
- Rural
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
Event HQ
Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Car Park
North Lane
Otley
North Yorkshire
LS21 2NP
UK
Parking
Parking is co-located with registration in a public pay-and-display area.
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Map
- Medal
Included
- It's Grim Up North running experience
- Unique medal design
- Lots of lovely treats at the finish line. All It's Grim Up North events have lots of lovely things at the finish line. As we love to celebrate every runners’ achievements. All runners are winners.
Great event and beautiful course. A must-do for any serious athlete! Mark B
Loved every moment of this event! The atmosphere was great! Vicky W
This is a wonderful friendly event made extra special by the Marshalls and event volunteers. We loved running in darkness whilst feeling safe and supported. The route was clearly explained and marked out where required. The aid stations were met with a smiley cheer and encouragement and the finish line was equally as supportive. A good mixture of abilities of runners. I felt just as valued as the faster runners even though I was nearly last. A beautiful chunky medal and the end too. We will be back and looking for more Grim Up North Events. A big thank you to all involved. Lizzie D
Loved every moment of this event! The atmosphere was great! Brian C
But different with it been in the dark and a fun way to spend a Saturday evening. Colin W
Friendly and relaxed. Nice small-scale event. Loved running in the dark for a change. Everything clear and well explained. Judith C
Great idea. Loved the run, fab idea. Just found that although the staff were friendly, I had to ask for everything. A clear explanation of what was going to happen while I registered would have been better. If I was new to running I think it would have been a bit off-putting .Fiona R
My first event! Loved this event. I’m not a runner but I’m pushing myself to try. Everyone was helpful and friendly and I enjoyed the run. The food and drink at the end was a great bonus. Sophie D
Very well organised. Perfect spot. Caroline M
Cracking location and everyone was very friendly. Would definitely go again. Josh G
A brilliant race, with a unique atmosphere and location. Do more of this. If Grim had a Northern Lights series of nighttime trail races I would sign up to every single one. I absolutely love nighttime trail races. Also, the soup was good. Tim B
Reviews thanks to RaceCheck
- Bring your own cup
- Sustainability policy
This is cupless event. All runners are requested to bring their own labelled, reusable cup or bottle.
- Age 16 & over
- Entries open
- Collect race pack
- Enter online
- Event merch available
Entry fees
Entry fee
£13.00
Entry fee
£15.00
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17:00
Age 17 & over
£23-£25
- 6.7 miles multi terrain running + 246 ft ascent