5K
Thu 13 Aug 2026 Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, UK

Slawit-Rock up n' Run | 5K

Come and join in at Slaithwaite (Slawit) for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series 5K. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.

  • Thu 13 Aug 2026
Upper Mills, Slaithwaite
5K

18:45

Age 16 & over

£10-£12

  • 5 km trail running + 89 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 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 Slawit-Rock up n' Run.

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village

Timetable

  • 18:00 | Registration opens

Route

  • Out and back
  • GPX available

  • BBQ

Event HQ

Upper Mills
Slaithwaite
West Yorkshire
HD7 5HA
UK

  • Drinks
  • Medal

BBQ, beer and a jumble medal and of course great company.

  • Age 16 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Entry fees

Entry fee

£10.00

Entry fee

£12.00

Other races at event

  • Thu 13 Aug
  • #2 of 2
Upper Mills, Slaithwaite
10K

18:45

Age 16 & over

£15-£17

  • 10 km trail running + 243 ft ascent

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