5K
Thu 21 May 2026 Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Saltaire - Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series | 5K

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.

  • Thu 21 May 2026
Leeds Liverpool Canal Saltaire, Shipley
5K

18:45

Age 16 & over

£10-£12

  • 5 km trail running + 82 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 medal and lots of goodies at the finish line.

It's Grim Up North

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 Saltaire - Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series.

  • Average fitness
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators

Difficulty rating

1/5 not so grim

Timetable

  • 18:00 | Registration opens

Please allow yourself 1 hour to park, register and use the loos.

  • Bone conducting headphones only
  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Navigation not required
  • Out and back
  • Single start
  • Way markers
  • GPX available

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Map

map

  • Free parking

Event HQ

Leeds Liverpool Canal Saltaire
Shipley
West Yorkshire
BD18 3LE
UK

By rail

Saltaire train station 1 minute's walk from the start and finish.

Parking

Council car parking is available in the centre of Saltaire, free parking is also available on the surrounding streets. Check signs for parking restrictions.

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal

Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.

Beautiful evening run.. 3 of us did the 10K 1 year post partum. Lovely views, friendly organisers. Emma C

  • Age 16 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Entry fees

Entry fee

£10.00

Entry fee

£12.00

Other races at event

  • Thu 21 May 2026
  • #2 of 2
Leeds Liverpool Canal Saltaire, Shipley
10K

19:00

Age 16 & over

£15-£17

  • 10 km trail running + 197 ft ascent

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