Christmas Cracker Run – Rodley, Leeds | It's Grim Up North Running

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Kick off Christmas with a cracking run along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal!

Get into the festive spirit with the Christmas Cracker Run in Rodley Leeds, a fun and friendly trail running event with distances for all abilities.

Whether you’re chasing a new PB, stepping up to a longer distance, running with friends or simply fancy a festive run before Christmas, there’s something for everyone.

The route follows the scenic Leeds & Liverpool Canal, giving you a largely flat, runnable course that’s ideal for both newcomers and experienced runners.

Back at Race HQ, expect the usual Grim Up North welcome, with music, food, festive treats and plenty of Christmas cheer!

This is Day 2 of our Christmas Cracker Weekend. Join us for one day or make a weekend of it and run both. The choice is yours!

What’s Included?

✅ Distances from 5K to Marathon

✅ Flat(ish), scenic canal-side route

✅ Fully marshalled and signed course

✅ Feed and drink stations approximately every 3 miles

✅ Bespoke Christmas finisher medal

✅ Festive treats for all finishers

✅ Friendly, welcoming atmosphere

✅ Plenty of Grim Christmas cheer!

Our booking system will close when full or 5 days prior to the event

Race Brief:

Will be emailed out 5 days prior to the event and put onto our FB page 'Grim up North Chat'

Registration/start/finish/toilet Location: 

Rodley Cricket Club, Canal Bank Sports Ground, Moss Bridge Road, Rodley, Leeds, LS13 1RL

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Parking: 

If weather permits, vehicles can be parked in the Cricket Clubs field. A charge of £5 cash will be made and donated towards the Cricket Club.

Vehicles can also be parked in the surrounding streets.  If parking in the streets, please park considerately.

Bag Drop:

Bags can be left in the Grim Van or in the Club House.

Race registration and start times:

                                                   Registration                       Start time   

Marathon/20 Miler:                   07:40                          08:30

Half Marathon                          08:20                          09:00

10 Miler                                    09:00                         09:30

10k                                           09:30                         10:00

5k                                             09:50                         10:15

Race Bibs

Are picked up at race registration on the morning of the event.

Race bibs must be worn on the front of your person and must be clearly visible

We supply Safety pins

Laps:

Marathon                  2 x laps

20 Miler                    2 x laps

10 Miler                    1 x lap

10k                           1 x lap

5k                             1 x lap

Water & Feed Stations:

Approx every 3 miles and may include Water, coke, juice, biscuits, sweets, crisps, cake & fruit.  Please bring your own runnders squashable cup, to save on plastic cup waste.

Results

Results may take up to 24 hours to show on our website. www.itsgrimupnorthrunning.co.uk

If you have any questions about your final results, please email info@itsgrimupnorthrunning.co.uk

Headphones:

Over the ear headphones are not permitted.  You must be able to hear marshals instructions.  You can use bone conduction or a single ear bud.

Road Crossings:

There ma be some unmarshalled road crossings along the route.  Please stay alert, take responsibility when crossing roads and always follow any instructions given by our marshals.

Transfers/upping or downing distances:

You can manage your entry, including eligible transfers and changing distances, through the It's Grim Up North Running website. www.itsgrimupnorthrunning.co.uk

Retiring or Injured

If you need to retire from the race or become injured, please tell the nearest marshal immediately.

This is important so that we know you are safe and can account for everyone on the course.

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