Welcome to It’s Grim up North Running
Grim Up North Running organises running events in the north. Their events include:
- Multi-distance races on both trail and road
- Themed runs - such as Christmas Cracker & New Year's Eve events
- Location-specific events like Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle & Grim Leodis
- Seasonal series - the Spring Canal Canter & Summer Evening Series
- Charity and novelty runs like the Sir Titus Pie n Pickle Plod
- Multi-day events including multi-day challenges
Their events cater for runners of all abilities with distances including 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra. Grim Up North Running is known for its low-key approach, friendly atmosphere, and emphasis on enjoying the beautiful countryside - helping to promote a sense of wellbeing and camaraderie among participants.
Tuck in to one of their 2025 events below!
Events in 2025
Not so grim events taking place up North.
- Sun 18 May
- £24-£42
Wuthering Heights
Race in Bronte Country on the spectacular Moors surrounding Haworth, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal, goodies and treats for all finishers.
- Trail run 3
- 10 miler
- Marathon
- Sun 25 May
- £14-£42
WooHoo it's Hornsea
We all love to be beside the seaside, so why not enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire? You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 1 Jun
- £24-£56
'Ruddy' Rothwell's Cakeathon
Rothwell Cakeathon takes place within Rothwell Park - a race that ends with cake. Collect your cake, your finisher's medal and enjoy the beautiful Rothwell Park.
- Multi-terrain run 3
- 10 miler
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 7 Jun
- £14-£42
Summer Extravaganza Day 1
Take on this fast and flat summer extravaganza along with the Leeds to Liverpool canal. These out-and-back routes are perfect for all participants looking to run further in a friendly atmosphere.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 5K run
- Sun 8 Jun
- £14-£55
Summer Extravaganza | Day 2
Take on this fast and flat summer extravaganza along with the Leeds to Liverpool canal. These out-and-back routes are perfect for all participants looking to run further in a friendly atmosphere.
- 10K run
- 5K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sun 15 Jun
- £15-£42
Av seen thee a'fore at Slawit
A scenic out-and-back course alongside the Huddersfield Canal, West Yorkshire, with bespoke medals, sweets and other goodies for all finishers.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- Sun 29 Jun
- £14-£42
The Sewerby Ship Inn Shuffle
Brace yourself for an out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the coast, out to the fantastic Flamborough then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn at the end of your run.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 6 Jul
- £24-£38
Blacksheep 3 and 6 Hour Challenge
Three or six-hour lapped challenge over 3.55 miles in the beautiful town of Masham where you'll come in to a bespoke medal and all things Black Sheep at the finish line.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Thu 10 Jul
- £11-£18
Slawit Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Lovely evening out and back event in the village of Slaithwaite (Slawit) plus BBQ, beer, chocolate, a jumble medal and great company.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 13 Jul
- £24-£42
Hey Up It's Helmsley Again
Explore the beautiful grounds of Duncombe Park, Helmsley and the Trans-Pennine Trail on this 6.7 mile looped course. Come for the scenic course, finisher's medal and well stocked aid stations!
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Thu 17 Jul
- £10-£17
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series Part 1
Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 19 Jul
- £25-£42
Sir Titus Summer Trot | Day 1
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 20 Jul
- £14-£42
Sir Titus Summer Trot | Day 2
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- + 1 more race
- Thu 24 Jul
- £10-£17
Saltaire Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 31 Jul
- £10-£17
Marsden Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Marsden for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 3 Aug
- £14-£41
Blimey it's Blistering at Bingley Again
Enjoy a summer run in Bingley this year through stunning Yorkshire countryside over a variety of terrain including sections of towpath, woodland and fields to finish with lots of lovely goodies.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 1 more race
- Thu 7 Aug
- £10-£17
Rodley Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Rodley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 14 Aug
- £10-£17
Cromwell Bottom Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Cromwell Bottom for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 21 Aug
- £10-£17
Bingley Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series
Come and join in at Bingley for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 28 Aug
- £10-£17
Kirkstall Rock up n' Run | Summer Evening Series Part 2
Woohoo - the Summer Series finale this year! Come and join in at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 30 Aug
- £14-£41
Hip Hip Hooray its Hornsea
We all love to be beside the seaside, so why not enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire? You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- + 1 more race
- Sun 31 Aug
- £14-£41
Hip Hip Hooray it's Hornsea
We all love to be beside the seaside, so why not enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire? You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 20 Sep
- £25-£41
Sir Titus Autumn Fudge Trudge | Day 1
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this autumn with a choice of distances, all along the flat and even towpath, this event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 21 Sep
- £14-£41
Sir Titus Autumn Fudge Trudge | Day 2
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this autumn with a choice of distances, all along the flat and even towpath, this event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- Sat 25 Oct
- £23-£41
Hubble Bubble | Day 1
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 26 Oct
- £5-£41
Hubble Bubble | Day 2
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- + 2 more races
- Sun 15 Feb 2026
- £15-£42
Bingley Bol@@cks
A trail race event that is flat and fast and perfect for a PB and also brilliant for a beginner or the runner who wants to do their own pace with bespoke medal and treats at the finish line.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon