- Sun 29 Mar 2026
Half Marathon
10:00
Age 17 & over
£29-£31
- 13.1 miles trail running + 253 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 lots of lovely goodies 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 Spring Tide Sir Titus Trot.
Event photos
Event community
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Families
- Newcomers
- Spectators
Timetable
Difficulty rating
Shoe type
Road shoes.
- Paid parking
- Toilets
Event HQ
Leeds Liverpool Canal Saltaire
Shipley
West Yorkshire
BD18 3LE
UK
Parking
Parking is close by - Council charges may apply Please check the individual bay limitations if you park on the road. Parking is also available by Titus Salt School.
By rail
1 minute walk from Saltaire Train station.
- Bone conducting headphones only
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Flat
- Food stations
- Marshals
- No headphones
- Single start
- Water stations
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
All along the flat, (well, nearly flat), even (well, nearly even), towpath, this event is perfect for runners of all abilities, from novices to Ultra PB chasers!
Map
- Bring your own cup
This is cupless event. All runners are requested to bring their own labelled, reusable cup or bottle.
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Map
- Medal
Included
- It's Grim Up North running experience
- Happiness, smiles and wonderful marshalls
- Unique medal design
- Lots of lovely things at the finish line
- Age 17 & over
- Entries open
- Collect race pack
- Enter online
- Event merch available
Entry fees
Entry fee (Affiliated)
£29.00
Entry fee (Unaffiliated)
£31.00
A fun run along the canal. My wife and I really enjoyed this race (half marathon), especially as we both got significant PBs! We both thought it was really friendly, very inclusive and generally well organised - although it took almost 24 hours to get our results! The cakes and drinks at the end were also excellent. Tip: have some paper towels/serviettes available for wiping hands after eating cake! We will both do another Grim race. Nicholas N
Definitely one for the bucket list. I really enjoyed the ever-changing route. Mark B
Inclusive local event. Tom S
A great jaunt along the canal. Where have I been? This event was my 288th full marathon & first with It’s Grim Up North. My excuse? I live on the South Coast - so it is a long way from home!I liked the different times for each distance, so you never quite felt alone. Big thanks to the marshals. Ivan L
Friendly and fun race. The rain couldn't dampen the spirits of your amazing marshals! Loved this race. The creme egg at the finish line really made my morning. Molly G
Lovely inclusive event, everyone very welcoming and friendly. Loved the crossover of different distances. Alison M
Great race, great medal. Really love the medals. The grim team are all great and appreciate all the effort it takes to make these races happen. Sara S
Great for marathon training! Danielle G
Great event to get the Spring season going. Peter M
Another fantastic day running, brilliant marshaling. Nicole C
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