Its Grim Up North Running
Next Race: 10/05/2026
Next Race: 10/05/2026
Start/Finish/Registration TBA - Somewhere within the vicinity of the Leeds Dock area
This is the first time this event has been held, so we're hoping we can smash it and go large. Leeds Dock is a lively area of Leeds, with lots of bars, and cafes, you can even swim in the dock. We'll run out from the Leeds Dock area onto the canal and river and follow an out and back route. Route also TBC.
The route will be mainly run along canal towpath and river paths. We have 7 distances to choose from and a generous cut off time of 6.5 hours, so suitable for all abilities.
There are plenty of water and feed stations located throughout the course, to make sure you're fully hydrayted and sugar popped! You'll also meet some of our wonderful marshals along the course who'll give you lots of encouragement. All finshers will recieve a bespoke medal, lots of lovely goodies and of course hot and cold drinks to wash it down with, you can't beat a cup of tea at the end of an event. We pride ourselves on enabling a social space so please stay and chat with us and your fellow runners.
Please note that bibs will be given out on the day of registration.
Getting to us:
Car sharing would be ideal for this event. There is plenty of parking available around the area but council charges may apply.
Distances and times:
Registration Opens from 7.30am – please allow yourself ample time to park, register and use the loos.
Our races are licenced from the Trail Running Association
6.7 Miler 09:30 start
Half Marathon 09:00 start
20 miles 08:30 start
Marathon 08:30 start
Ultra 08:30 start
During the race important things to note:
We try to be cup-less: Our feed stations are normally around every three miles and offer drinks and a range of food, but please bring your own re-usable cup or bottle.
Headphones: Most of our courses are off-road, but we still prefer you not to wear earphones, and due to on-course incidents, we have taken the decision to ban large over-ear headphones. These block out any other sounds and don't allow runners to hear marshals, vehicles, or other users of the route. If you do need to wear earphones, then please use bone conducting earphones or "one in one out" in-ear pieces. Please note there may will be unmarshalled road crossings.
Transfers/Deferrals: You can self-serve your transfer or deferral on this website or “Let’s Do This,” depending on where you booked. Please try not to change your event or details on the day as it causes delays and queues at registration. Defers are only allowed up to 48 hours before the event, this you can do yourself online.
Venue: tbc
Registration 07:30 onwards
5k 08:30 start
10k 10:00 start
10 Miles 09:30 start
Half Marathon 09:00 start
20 Miles 08:30 start
Marathon 08:30 start
Ultra Marathon 08:30 start