Christmas Cracker 2023 (Day 2)

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With 7 distances to choose from, everyone will find their perfect distance at the Christmas Cracker. Once you finish your race, why not stick around and enjoy the festivities happening at Race HQ? Get you finisher's medal, and your groove on, as Christmas classics will be playing all day.
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5k, 10k, Ultra, and 4 more
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Calendar
8:30am Sun 10th Dec 2023 - 11:00am Sun 10th Dec 2023
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Leeds, United Kingdom
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Location
Leeds, UK
Start times
8:30am Sun 10th Dec 2023
5k:
8:30am
9:00am Sun 10th Dec 2023
10k:
9:00am
11:00am Sun 10th Dec 2023
10 Mile:
11:00am
10:00am Sun 10th Dec 2023
20 Mile:
10:00am
10:30am Sun 10th Dec 2023
Half Marathon:
10:30am
9:30am Sun 10th Dec 2023
Ultra:
9:30am |
Marathon:
9:30am
Here's what races are available for Christmas Cracker 2023 (Day 2)
Distance
5km
Distance
10km
Distance
10mi
Distance
20mi
Terrain Paved paths, roads, and canal paths
Route Type Out and Back
A real Christmas atmosphere awaits all runners with music and food (and even a Christmas tree)to celebrate the season.
This out and back race starts on the canal at Kirkstall Leeds, and is the second day of this 'It's Grim Up North Running' Event. The course is perfectly flat, so whether you want a PB or ton challenge yourself to a slightly longer distance there is something for everyone.
This is the second day of the Christmas Cracker event, but don't worry - you do not have to run both days to take part! Choose whichever day suits your schedule.
  • Bespoke Finisher's Medal
  • Christmas Goodie Bag
  • Trophies for Male and Female winners at each distance
  • Music and Food
Train
Leeds, UK
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Parking
Parking can be found on local streets and in the nearby supermarket. Please note that you must be respectful of the local residents.
08:30 5k starts
09:00 10k starts
09:30 Marathon and Ultra starts
10:00 20 mile starts
10:30 Half Marathon start
11:00 10 mile starts
15:00 Event closes
Age Requirements
  • 5k: Participants need to be 16 and over
  • 10k: Participants need to be 18 and over
  • 10 & 20 mile: Participants need to be 18 and over
  • Half Marathon and Marathon: Participants need to be 18 and over
  • Ultra: Participants need to be 21 and over
Cut-off time
The cut-off time is 6.5 hours, meaning you must finish your race by 15:00.
Feed Stations
These stations can be found every three miles, and will be stocked with sweet/salty snacks, juice, and water.
Aid Stations
There will be stations to fill your water bottles/cups. However, this is a plastic free event, meaning the organiser will not be providing cups.
Toilets
Toilets are placed next to the start and finish line.
Will there be toilets at the Christmas Cracker (Day 2)?
Yes, there will be toilets at this event.
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Where will the feed stations be located on the Christmas Cracker (Day 2) course?
These stations can be found every three miles.
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Is there a cut-off time for the Christmas Cracker (Day 2) races?
The cut-off time is 6.5 hours, meaning you must finish your race by 15:00. Due to the staggered start times, this should give all participants ample time to complete their race.
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Do I have to take part in both days of the Christmas Cracker?
No, absolutely not! You do not have to run both days to take part. Choose whichever day suits your schedule.
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