Rothwell Cakeathon | 6.7 Miler
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-£26
- Sun 31 May 2026
09:30
Age 16 & over
£24-£26
- 6.7 miles trail running + 89 ft ascent
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.
This event is part of Rothwell Cakeathon.
Event photos
Event video
Event details
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Spectators
- Bone conducting headphones only
- Cut off time
- Food stations
- Marshals
- No headphones
- PB
- Water stations
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
The Rothwell Cakeathon takes place on scenic trails around Rothwell Country Park in West Yorkshire. This friendly, looped course winds through woodland paths, parkland and rolling countryside, keeping runners close to the start/finish area for regular support (and cake!). With multiple distance options completed on repeat laps, it’s a relaxed, well-organised trail event with a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of encouragement throughout.
Route highlights
- Looped trail course in Rothwell Country Park
- Mix of woodland paths, grass and countryside tracks
- Gently undulating terrain with rolling sections
- Clearly marked and well marshalled
- Regular aid station access each lap
- Multiple distances using the same scenic loop
- Close-knit, supportive event atmosphere
- Cake waiting at the finish
- Free parking
- Cake
- Medal
- Snacks
Included
- Official race timing and timing chip included with entry
- Bespoke finisher medal for all finishers
- Drink stations on course
- Nutrition and feed stations with snacks
- Medical assistance available on course
- Cake provided at the finish
- Clearly marked and supported trail route with marshals
- Toilets and basic facilities at the event venue
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
- Age 16 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Entry fee
£24.00
Entry fee
£26.00
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