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.
5k, 10k, 10 Mile, and 4 more
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Sun, Dec 10, 2023
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Leeds, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Wyther Ln, Leeds, UK
Start times
5k: 8:30 AM10k: 9:30 AM10 Mile: 10:00 AM20 Mile: 9:30 AMHalf Marathon: 9:30 AMUltra: 9:30 AMMarathon: 9:30 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Christmas Cracker 2023 (Day 2)
5k
5km
£14 - £16
10k
10km
£23 - £25
10 Mile
10mi
£24 - £26
20 Mile
20mi
£35 - £37
5k
5km
£14 - £16
10k
10km
£23 - £25
10 Mile
10mi
£24 - £26
20 Mile
20mi
£35 - £37
Route information
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.
What's included
- Bespoke Finisher's Medal
- Christmas Goodie Bag
- Music and Food
How to get there
Wyther Ln, Leeds, UK
Get full directionsParking
Parking can be found on local streets and in the nearby supermarket. Please note that you must be respectful of the local residents.
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Find your roomEvent day logistics
08:30 5k starts
09:30 10k, Half Marathon, 20 Miles, Marathon and Ultra start
10:00 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.
Cupless Event
The organiser are reducing their environmental impact and will not be handing out cups. Please bring your own receptacle with you on race day!
FAQs
Will there be toilets at the Christmas Cracker (Day 2)?
Yes, there will be toilets at this event.
Where will the feed stations be located on the Christmas Cracker (Day 2) course?
These stations can be found every three miles.
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.
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.
Reviews
4.7
56 reviews
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33 Broadwick St, London W1F 0DQ
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