It's Grim Up North Running

It's Grim Up North Running

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.

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.
  • Sun 6 Apr
  • £15-£42
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Let's Motor on the Towpath

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.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
  • Sat 12 Apr
  • £24-£42
Timble, North Yorkshire, UK

Summat's a'foot at Swinsty & Fewston | Day 1

A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
  • Sun 13 Apr
  • £24-£42
Otley, North Yorkshire, UK

Sling yer hook at Swinsty & Fewston | Day 2

A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
  • Mon 14 Apr
  • £24-£42
Otley, North Yorkshire, UK

Sod it its Swinsty & Fewston Again Day 3

A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
  • Tue 15 Apr
  • £24-£42
Otley, North Yorkshire, UK

Shut thee cake oyle at Swinsty & Fewston | Day 4

A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales, with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
  • Wed 16 Apr
  • £24-£42
Otley, North Yorkshire, UK

Nowt as Queer as Folk at Swinsty & Fewston | Day 5

A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales, with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales, with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
  • Thu 17 Apr
  • £24-£42
Otley, North Yorkshire, UK

Ow's it Goin at Swinsty & Fewston | Day 6

A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales, with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales, with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
  • Fri 18 Apr
  • £24-£42
Otley, North Yorkshire, UK

Thanos it's Good Friday at Swinsty & Fewston | Day 7

A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales, with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
A 6.7 mile circular run around the majestic grounds of Temple Newsam, Leeds, Yorkshire over your chosen distance with a bespoke medal and lots of goodies at the finish line.
  • Sun 27 Apr
  • £24-£42
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

not done LONDON MARATHON

A 6.7 mile circular run around the majestic grounds of Temple Newsam, Leeds, Yorkshire over your chosen distance with a bespoke medal and lots of goodies at the finish line.

  • Trail run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
Starting off in Skipton Market Town, the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, before heading out on the canal to Saltaire over a flat, fast, good course with marshals, signs, feed stations, medal, goodies.
  • Sun 4 May
  • £15-£42
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

May the Fourth be with you

Starting off in Skipton Market Town, the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, before heading out on the canal to Saltaire over a flat, fast, good course with marshals, signs, feed stations, medal, goodies.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
Race in Bronte Country on the spectacular Moors surrounding Haworth, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal, goodies and treats for all finishers.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £23-£41
Keighley, West Yorkshire, UK

Wuthering Heights Wander Haworth

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
Enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire. This race follows an out-and-back route along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail with bespoke medal and lots of treats.
  • Sun 25 May
  • £14-£42
Hornsea, East Yorkshire, UK

WooHoo it's Hornsea

Enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire. This race follows an out-and-back route along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail with bespoke medal and lots of treats.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
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.
  • Sun 1 Jun
  • £24-£42
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

'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
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.
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £24-£42
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Summer Extravaganza

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
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.
  • Sun 8 Jun
  • £14-£42
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

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
  • + 1 more race
A scenic out-and-back course alongside the Huddersfield Canal. West Yorkshire with bespoke medals, sweets and other goodies for all finishers.
  • Sun 15 Jun
  • £15-£42
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 29 Jun
  • £14-£42
Bridlington, East Yorkshire, UK

The Sewerby Ship Inn Shuffle

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.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
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.
  • Sun 6 Jul
  • £24-£38
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

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
Lovely evening out and back event in the village of Slaithwaite (Slawit) plus BBQ, beer, chocolate, a jumble medal and great company.
  • Thu 10 Jul
  • £11-£18
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 13 Jul
  • £24-£42
Helmsley, North Yorkshire, UK

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
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
  • Thu 17 Jul
  • £10-£17
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Kirkstall Rock up n' Run - Summer Evening Series Part 1

Come and join It's Grim Up North Running 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
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.
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £23-£41
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 20 Jul
  • £14-£41
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

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
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Saltaire for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
  • Thu 24 Jul
  • £10-£17
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Saltaire - Rock up n' Run - Summer Evening Series

Come and join It's Grim Up North Running 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
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Marsden for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
  • Thu 31 Jul
  • £10-£17
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK

Marsden - Rock up n' Run - Summer Evening Series

Come and join It's Grim Up North Running 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
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.
  • Sun 3 Aug
  • £14-£41
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

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
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Rodley for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
  • Thu 7 Aug
  • £10-£17
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rodley - Rock up n' Run - Summer Evening Series

Come and join It's Grim Up North Running 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
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Cromwell Bottom for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
  • Thu 14 Aug
  • £10-£17
Brighouse, West Yorkshire, UK

Cromwell Bottom-Rock up n' Run - Summer Evening Series

Come and join It's Grim Up North Running 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
Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Bingley for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
  • Thu 21 Aug
  • £10-£17
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Bingley-Rock up n' Run - Summer Evening Series

Come and join It's Grim Up North Running 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
Woohoo the last in the Summer Series for 2025. Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all.
  • Thu 28 Aug
  • £10-£17
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Kirkstall Rock up n' Run - Summer Evening Series Part 2

Woohoo the last in the Summer Series for 2025. Come and join It's Grim Up North Running at Kirkstall for this brilliant pop up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
Entries closed
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.
  • Sun 31 Aug
  • £14-£41
  • Entries closed
Hornsea, East Yorkshire, UK

Hip Hip Hooray it's Hornsea

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.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
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.
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £23-£41
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • £14-£41
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 25 Oct
  • £23-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 26 Oct
  • £5-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

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