It's Grim Up North Running

It's Grim Up North Running

Welcome to It’s Grim up North Running

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.



Events in 2024

Not so grim events taking place up North.

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.
  • Sun 3 Nov
  • £23-£55
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, UK

Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle

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.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
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.
  • Thu 7 Nov
  • £23-£41
Otley, North Yorkshire, UK

Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir Run | Day 1

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 run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
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.
  • Fri 8 Nov
  • £23-£41
Otley, North Yorkshire, UK

Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir Run | Day 2

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 run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
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.
  • Sat 9 Nov
  • £23-£41
Otley, North Yorkshire, UK

Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir Run | Day 3

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 run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
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!
  • Sat 9 Nov
  • £14-£25
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK

Grim Reservoir Dogs

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!

  • Trail run 2
A pitch black run through the woods either 4 mile or 8 mile; what could possibly go wrong?
  • Sat 9 Nov
  • £13-£25
Otley, North Yorkshire, UK

Moonlight Meander

A pitch black run through the woods either 4 mile or 8 mile; what could possibly go wrong?

  • Multi-terrain run 2
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.
  • Sun 10 Nov
  • £23-£41
Otley, North Yorkshire, UK

Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir Run | Day 4

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 run 2
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
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.
  • Sun 17 Nov
  • £24-£55
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Kudos its Kirkstall Abbey

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.

  • Trail run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
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.
  • Sun 1 Dec
  • £14-£41
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Do you like my Bingley Baubles

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.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Trail run
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!
  • Sat 14 Dec
  • £14-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 1

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!

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
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.
  • Sun 15 Dec
  • £14-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 2

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.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
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.
  • Sun 29 Dec
  • £14-£41
Bridlington, East Yorkshire, UK

Bridlington New Year Eve Eve Bonanza

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.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
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.
  • Sun 5 Jan 2025
  • £15-£58
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Pie n Pickle Plod

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.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • + 2 more races
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.
  • Sun 2 Feb 2025
  • £24-£56
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Grim Leodis

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.

  • Trail run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
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.
  • Sat 15 Feb 2025
  • £14-£55
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Besotted at Bingley Valentine Special

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.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • + 2 more races
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.
  • Sun 16 Feb 2025
  • £15-£56
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

The Dogs Doodahs

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.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • + 2 more races
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.
  • Sun 23 Feb 2025
  • £26-£32
Settle, North Yorkshire, UK

Seriously it's Settle Road Race

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.

  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
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!
  • Sat 1 Mar 2025
  • £24-£56
Pontefract, West Yorkshire, UK

Feckin Frickley Tart n Terrier Trot

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!

  • Trail run 3
  • 10 miler
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • CaniCross
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.
  • Sun 2 Mar 2025
  • £24-£56
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK

Carry on in the Colliery

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.

  • Trail run 3
  • 10 miler
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • CaniCross
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.
  • Sat 8 Mar 2025
  • £15-£56
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Spring Canal Canter | Day 1

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
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • + 2 more races
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 9 Mar 2025
  • £14-£56
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Spring Canal Canter | Day 2

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
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Multi-terrain run
  • + 2 more races
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.
  • Sun 23 Mar 2025
  • £15-£56
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Tit March Mayhem

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.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • + 2 more races
This trail running extravaganza funnels participants through a beautiful 6.5-mile route. With a choice of various distances, make sure to collect your awesome finishers medal too.
  • Sun 30 Mar 2025
  • £24-£56
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, UK

Make my Day Mother Flecker

This trail running extravaganza funnels participants through a beautiful 6.5-mile route. With a choice of various distances, make sure to collect your awesome finishers medal too.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Multi-terrain run
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 2025
  • £15-£56
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

It's Murder 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
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • + 2 more races
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 2025
  • £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 2025
  • £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 2025
  • £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 2025
  • £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 2025
  • £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 2025
  • £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 2025
  • £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
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 2025
  • £23-£55
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
  • Ultra run
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 2025
  • £24-£56
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
  • Ultra run
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 2025
  • £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 2025
  • £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
  • Ultra run
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 2025
  • £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 2025
  • £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
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 2025
  • £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
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 2025
  • £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 2025
  • £14-£55
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
  • + 2 more races