Rothwell Cakeathon
Run. Refuel. Repeat. Take on the Rothwell Cakeathon and earn every slice in this friendly, traffic-free, flat, runnable course with a welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere.
Sign up for £24-£42
4 races
Event overview
Push your distance on a flat, runnable course with a welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere. Whether you’re chasing a PB or building endurance, you’ll enjoy supportive vibes, great organisation and cake-fuelled motivation.
Runners will enjoy woodland trails, riverside paths, open grass sections, hard-packed trails and scenic countryside views.
Highlights
- Flat, fast, traffic-free course
- Multiple distance options to suit your goals
- Perfect for PB attempts or long training miles
- Friendly, inclusive atmosphere
- Well-stocked aid station with cake
- Finisher’s medal
- Chip timing and accurate results
- Experienced, supportive event team
You can’t beat a post-race cup of tea and a chat with fellow runners. Everyone is actively encouraged to stay, relax, and enjoy the social atmosphere.
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Event details
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Spectators
- Free parking
Lovely trail event. Really enjoyed this race, good scenery, friendly, well marshaled or signed, loads of cakes and drinks at the end and good bling. Rebekah N
First time, great run. Mike H
Loved it. A safe environment to push yourself. Cassandra F
Well organised. The choice of venue, including the parking. Katherine W
A tough, maybe even GRIM course. This course has a good mix of trail, flat and hill. David V
Great trail run. Friendly race. Laura C
A well organised rice, great route and a table full of treats at the end! Having not done a Grim event for a while, it was good to be back! Amy F
Good beginner course with supportive experienced runners Sarah W
Very friendly and well organized. Well stocked aid stations and loads of cake Michael M
My second time, love this run. A great course, a bit of everything for a trail run. Jacky D
Great first experience of a grim up north run. Really enjoyed it Anonymous
Sustainability
- Bring your own cup
- Lift sharing advised
- Reusable cups
Races at event
- Sun 31 May
- #1 of 4
09:30
Age 16 & over
£24-£26
- 6.7 miles trail running + 89 ft ascent
- Sun 31 May
- #2 of 4
09:00
Age 17 & over
£30-£32
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sun 31 May
- #3 of 4
08:30
Age 18 & over
£37-£39
- 20 miles trail running
- Sun 31 May
- #4 of 4
08:30
Age 18 & over
£40-£42
- 26.2 miles trail running