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Its Grim Up North Running

Knaresborough Soft Shoe Shuffle

The Start of the Beryl Burton Cycleway, in the park, not at Mother Shiptons Cave, Knaresborough

Its Grim Up North Running

Knaresborough Soft Shoe Shuffle

The Start of the Beryl Burton Cycleway, in the park, not at Mother Shiptons Cave, Knaresborough

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Overall Rating

4.8/ 5

37 reviews
Would you recommend it to others? Yes
How did you rate the scenery? 5/5
How did you rate the atmosphere? 5/5
How did you rate the organisation? 5/5
Do you think this was friendly to beginners? Yes

Louise Gossage

Lovely route for my first half marathon.

Great organisation. Nice and low key but with everything you needed. Everyone friendly. Route well marked even though do think the turnaround point could have had some sort of cone to runaround but minor comment.
Fab medal and great spread at the end. Didn’t realise no prize giving but understand reasons for it. A lot of distances going on at once would make it hard to manage. Happy with medal and fab ginger cake!!! :-)
Thanks very much. Will defo look at doing another Grim event next year

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2026
Organiser comment:

Hi Louise thanks for your lovely review. point taken on regarding turnaround 'thing' the marshal was over a mile out so couldn't take anything big, maybe a small cone in future would be a good idea. Thank you.

Mark Whitmore

Great event for my first half marathon

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2026
Organiser comment:

Well done on your first half, may there be many more.

Clive Kelly

Beautiful scenery and great supportive atmosphere

Really enjoyed the event. Would love to know the final placings and times sometime

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. The results are on our website

Gem Edkins

Brilliant!

I was a bit nervous as this was my first Grim race and I was running alone. I felt so welcomed by many of the runners and stewards and I had the most brilliant experience running.
It feels very joyful to be able to run and keep myself fit, helping me manage an auto immune condition with events like this where I felt welcomed and supported. Thank you!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2026
Organiser comment:

Hi Gem, Thank you for your kind words. So glad you felt the love. Very well done.

Michael Jeffrey

challenging!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2026
Organiser comment:

Yes Michael, I would agree, very challenging but fun :-)

Anne Nixon

great day out!

Thank you for keeping us running!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2026
Organiser comment:

Glad you enjoyed your day. Thank you for supporting Grim

Chemane Thomas

Boring, NOT trail, unclosed roads, turning point not signed

This is a trail race in the sense it was on a trail but it’s all a hard tarmac paths with the first mile being mainly a significant uphill. This is an out and back and there was no was to identify the turning point. A lady was sat at the side in a camping chair but wasn’t giving instructions. I asked if I turned there as I couldn’t see any runner up ahead but there were no cones in the path to run round or signs to indicate a U turn so I lost time trying to understand where to turn round. The route is boring and busy with non-runners such a casual walkers and cyclists. There is also a part on a road which wasn’t closed so vehicles were going up and down it round blind bends. There was no presentation at the end for any winners overall or vet categories. I was told they spend the money on the food and drink at the finish (which was cake, sweets and cans of pop)

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2026
Organiser comment:

Hi Chemane, I'm sorry to hear you were disappointed. We're a very small organisation with lots of lovely volunteers. Always good to hear different types of feedback. Thank you for your comments

Mike Kershaw

A great morning out

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2026
Organiser comment:

Hi Mike, glad you enjoyed the day. Thank you

Lynne Regan

A nice event. Good run!

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Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2026
Organiser comment:

Hi Lynne, thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed the run and the day. Thank you.

Nicole Cassidy

Well organised and welcoming

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2026
Organiser comment:

Hi Nicole, thanks for your kind words and thank you for your support.

Rachel Simmons

Great local race

Well organised and everyone was so friendly!
Beautiful scenery and worth a visit

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2026
Organiser comment:

Thank you so much for your comments. Glad you had fun.

Esther Young

Simply amazing!

Thank you so much to everyone involved. We had so much fun. Our first Grim run and I've already recommended your runs to everyone we know!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2026
Organiser comment:

Hi Esther, Thank you for your recommendations and comments. Hopefully see you again soon.

Colin Brumpton

1st 10k event loved it will be back

Had Pepsi max at end so gets my vote

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2026
Organiser comment:

Hi, congratulations on completing the 10k. Glad you enjoyed the Pepsi Max :-)

Jeff Smith

Great event

A great and really friendly event ,smaller than my usual events but great for it , the communication,the information,the organisation and the staff/volunteers where just top notch, roll on the next one

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2026
Organiser comment:

Hi Jeff, thank you so much for your kind comments. See you soon.

Michael Holgate

What a great morning we have had..... and the cake is as lush at the end too!

One of the most enjoyable runs we've done all year! Really enjoyed the runners company, the marshalling was great and the food stations were excellent..... our first run with IGUN and it won't be the last! Thanks to all :)

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2026
Organiser comment:

Hi Michael, Thank you for your amazing comments. So glad you enjoyed your run.

lucy henderson

Absolutely one to try

Needed a line to cross to mark the turning at the 5km mark

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2026
Organiser comment:

Hi Lucy, thank you for your comments. So glad you enjoyed the run.

Raymond Betts

It’s boss up north!

Where do I start?

Amazing volunteers, lovely snacks and drinks at stations and the finish, great routes and a friendly atmosphere with everyone who attends. This was my second grim event and I’m hooked on them!

The knaresborough run was set in stunning scenery and it will be on the yearly calendar now.

There is nothing to fault! Keep up the great work guys!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2026
Organiser comment:

Hi Raymond. Thank you for the amazing review. Glad you enjoyed the day.

Rachel Clough

It's never "Grim up North"

This was my first Grim up North event and It was brilliant, It was friendly, well organised, good fun, excellent feeding stations, well manned with plenty of super friendly marshals'.

The directions were very clearly marked, there was a fun and lively atmosphere.

The photography and medal were also outstanding quality. I purchased a hat and hoodie, again fabulous quality and value for money.

I look forward to attending Grim up North events in the future.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Nov 2025
Mel Renshaw

Friendly. Great atmosphere.

Great event. The marshalls/event staff were very friendly and motivating. Lovely atmosphere all round. Hilly - but then so is Knaresborough - so to be expected!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Nov 2025
Dinah Owen

Great fun

Reviewed using Eventrac, Nov 2025
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