7 races
Event overview
If you like beautiful races in beautiful places, like fun, like medals and like goodies then this event is for you.
The flat surfaces are also ideal for seasoned athletes who are looking to smash through their PB's.
You'll enjoy a bespoke medal and lots of 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.
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Newcomers
Difficulty rating
Shoe type
Road shoes – unless wet. The course is mainly good underfoot.
Event HQ
Wyther Lane
Kirkstall
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS5 3BT
UK
This out and back canter takes place on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal, starting and finishing Kirkstall, about 2.5 miles outside the centre of Leeds.
Parking
There is no parking at the start/finish. Morrisons car park is recommended.
- Bring your own cup
- Plastic bottle free
- Sustainability policy
This is cupless event. All runners are requested to bring their own labelled, reusable cup or bottle. These may be filled before, during and after the event.
Friendly, inclusive, well-organised fun with great food. It's always a pleasure to run with It's Grim Up North - a low-key, friendly, helpful bunch who really look after their runners. Hot food, cider, cake and sweets all available at the finish line in abundance. Friendly marshals, inclusive atmosphere. Stephanie I
Very friendly and well organised event - Great! Ian R
Runners paradise! Phoebe L
Always great events. Really good selection of food / snacks and drinks. Very friendly and well organised runs. Angela H
Awesome event. Well organised, fab marshals and great communication. Great event for anyone wanting to try a different distance. David R
Fantastic, well organised event! Kelly B
Lovely day out. Lyn T
Felt like you were with friends. What a lovely event, well organised, friendly volunteers, a lovely run, and a sausage sandwich. What else do you want!? Andrew D
Very welcoming and very well organised, will be returning for many more. Kristian C
There's not many marathons that you can finish, be given a bacon sandwich, and have a 5min wander back to your car with a medal and a warm fuzzy feeling. No stress, no hassle just good running. Sarah W
Races at event
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- #1 of 7
10K
09:00
Age 16 & over
£24-£26
- 10 km trail running + 89 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- #2 of 7
5K
08:30
Age 16 & over
£14-£16
- 5 km trail running + 59 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- #3 of 7
10 Miles
08:30
Age 17 & over
£26-£28
- 10 miles trail running + 92 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- #4 of 7
Half Marathon
10:00
Age 17 & over
£29-£31
- 13.1 miles trail running + 144 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- #5 of 7
Marathon
08:30
Age 18 & over
£40-£42
- 26.2 miles trail running + 288 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- #6 of 7
20 Miles
08:30
Age 18 & over
£36-£38
- 20 miles trail running + 184 ft ascent
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- #7 of 7
Ultra Marathon
08:30
Age 21 & over
£40-£42
- 32 miles trail running + 59 ft ascent