Grim Up North Running is known for its low key approach and all runners will be greeted with a warm smile and friendly chat. Our aim is to get you out running, help you enjoy both the beautiful countryside, great camaraderie and sense of wellbeing when you cross that finish line.
So if you like beautiful races in beautiful places, like fun, like medals and like cake then come along and see us, we promise to show you the North is anything but grim.
Not so grim events taking place up North.
This is a lapped event around the trails of Temple Newsam, Leeds, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal and lots of goodies and treats for all finishers.
Race in Bronte Country on the spectacular Moors surrounding Haworth, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal, goodies and treats for all finishers.
A flat out-and-back event alongside the Leeds and Liverpool canal in the Yorkshire Dales with a bespoke medal and goodies for all finishers.
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.
A scenic run on the coastal and cliff trails on the East Coast of Yorkshire, Flamborough, near Bridlington with bespoke medal and goodies for all finishers.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Enjoy a flat trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire on an out-and-back route along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail with lots of treats for all finishers.
Take part in the Marsden Madness run for a change of scenery. Challenge yourself to a hilly trail run in the heart of West Yorkshire. Embrace the challenging scenic routes and really earn your medal.
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this autumn with distances ranging from 5K to ultra, all along the flat and even towpath, this event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
A fabulous event starting in Myrtle Park in Bingley and taking in the magnificent hills and countryside surrounding Bingley.
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.
A trail running extravaganza over a beautiful 6.5-mile route from Knaresborough centre through parkland then into beautiful countryside with an awesome medal at the finish line.
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir within the Yorkshire Dales plus additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and grim treats at the finish line.
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir within the Yorkshire Dales plus additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and grim treats at the finish line.
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir within the Yorkshire Dales plus additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and grim treats at the finish line.
Enjoy a lovely early morning run on a lovely course around two North Yorkshire reservoirs with your dog and earn a medal for yourself and a neckerchief for your dog!
A pitch black run through the woods either 4 mile or 8 mile; what could possibly go wrong?
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir within the Yorkshire Dales plus additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and grim treats at the finish line.
Multi terrain trail running through the glorious trails surrounding Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds including the beautiful River Aire and Bramley Fall Park for runners of all stripes with a bespoke medal.
A wonderfully themed Christmas event finishing and starting just outside Bingley. A challenging and scenic run over towpath, woodland, and fields with joyous distances from 5K to a full marathon.
Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound to start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or the challenge of a longer distance.
This is an out and back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot.
Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances ranging from 5K to ultra, all along the flat, even towpath, this event is truly perfect for runners of all abilities.
This event is a huge favourite among the trail running community selling with lovely scenery, challenging hills and a little bit of mud it encompasses everything trail over single or multiple-laps.
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.
Brilliant scenic course set in the Yorkshire village of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales and an absolute favourite in the running community. Enter early for your place, bacon buttie, t-shirt and medal.
Follow a pretty loop through a lovely country park (a former colliery) on good paths with challenging hills to earn your bespoke medal and finish line treats. There's a race for you and your dog too!
Take on lapped course through the stunning South Yorkshire Park country park of Rabbit Ings and reach the finish to hang your finisher's medal around your neck with pride.
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. A range of distances to suit every level of runner.
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. A range of distances to suit every level of runner.
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this spring over a range of distances, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.