6 races
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 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.
Day one of the summer visit to Kirkstall! Runners will trail along the tranquil Leeds to Liverpool Canal (Kirkstall). This out and back route is an entirely flat route, making it perfect for beginners who want to take in the beautiful lakeside sights.
The flat surfaces are also ideal for seasoned athletes who are looking to smash through their PB's.
Event photos
Event community
- All fitness levels
- 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.
- Bring your own cup
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.
Races at event
- Sat 7 Jun
- #1 of 6
09:00
Age 16 & over
£24-£26
- 10 km trail running + 89 ft ascent
- Sat 7 Jun
- #2 of 6
10:00
Age 17 & over
£29-£31
- 13.1 miles trail running + 144 ft ascent
- Sat 7 Jun
- #3 of 6
08:30
Age 18 & over
£40-£42
- 26.2 miles trail running + 288 ft ascent