Spring Canal Canter - Day 1

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Step into spring with this 2 day festival of running. With multiple routes to choose from including ultra to 5k across 2 days, there's something for every runner. All routes will be fast and flat along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, providing for a great opportunity to smash that PB.
Participants
Ultra, Marathon , 20 miles, and 4 more
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Calendar
Sat, 18 Mar 2023
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Leeds, United Kingdom
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4.7
(62 Reviews)
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Where and when
Location
Kirkstall, Leeds, UK
Start times
Sat, 18 Mar 2023
Ultra:
9:30am |
Marathon :
9:30am |
20 miles:
10:00am |
Half Marathon :
9:30am |
10k:
9:00am |
5k:
8:30am |
10 miles:
11:00am
Races summary
Here's what races are available for Spring Canal Canter - Day 1
Ultra
Distance
32mi
£48.00 - £50.00
Marathon
Distance
26.2mi
£37.50 - £39.50
20 miles
Distance
20mi
£34.00 - £36.00
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1mi
£27.00 - £29.00
Route information
Terrain: Towpath
Course type: Out-and-back
All distances will run the towpath along the Leeds and Liverpool canal and all will be starting and finishing in the same place. You'll be running along the towpath so it will be a smooth event and flat underfoot.
All routes will be the same on both Saturday and Sunday. To enter the Sunday Race, head to the following link:
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What's included
  • Bespoke Finisher's Medal
  • Prizes for top finishers
  • Homemade cakes
  • Feed stations
  • Chocolate and beer on finishing
  • Toilets
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How to get there
Kirkstall, Leeds, UK
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Parking
Parking is available in surrounding streets or in the adjacent supermarket.
Event day logistics
08:30 5k starts
09:00 10k starts
09:30 Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra starts
10:00 20 miles starts
11:00 10 miles starts
Prizes
There will be trophies awarded to the 1st place male and female runners for each distance.
Toilets
Toilets are located at the start/finish line.
Cut-off Time
There will be a cut-off time of 6.5 hours. All runners should complete the course in that time.
Age Requirements
  • 5k: Entrants must be 16 years of age or over to participate
  • 10k, 10 miles, Half Marathon, 20 miles, Marathon: Entrants must be 18 years of age or over to participate
  • Ultra: Entrants must be 21 years of age or over to participate
Sunday event - Day 2 All routes will be the same on both Saturday and Sunday. To enter the Sunday Race, head to the following link:
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FAQs
Can I run on both days of the Spring Canal Canter 2022?
Absolutely you can. Just buy entry into both the races you want to run and come take part.
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Are there any age restrictions for the Spring Canal Canter 2023?
Yes, runners for the ultra must be at least 21 years old, aged 18 or over for the 10k, 10 miles, half marathon, 20 mile and marathon and aged 16 or over to run in the 5k.
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What route will I run for the Spring Canal Canter 2023?
All races will be along the Leeds and Liverpool canal.
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What will I get when I cross the finish line of the Spring Canal Canter 2023?
There'll be homemade cakes, chocolate and beer waiting for you when you finish.
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Reviews
4.7
62 reviews
jacqui
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3.0
Did the race in 2023
Poor website, it didn’t show the route of the run, had to email to get it prior to the race. Was then told the wrong time which meant I got there much later than everyone else and had to run on my own which was ok, but I sign up and pay for these events for the atmosphere. The events team who was at the race were very apologetic and tried their best to better my experience.
charlotte
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Second race with It’s Grim Up North and such a lovely group of people volunteering, organising and partaking. So much support and encouragement from all and top class goodies when you finish. Highly recommend.
robert
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4.0
Did the race in 2023
Enjoyed the race. We’ll worth it for the cool medal 🏅
sam
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
One of my favourite grim races
bruno
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Great friendly vibe. Really well looked after. Couldn't believe how much food/goodies there were for us - much appreciated. Massage at the end a real treat. Thank you. Cheers, Bruno Rushforth Leeds
shelley
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4.7
Did the race in 2023
Really friendly, organised team with gorgeous treats at the end!
holly
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
It was a great event, lots of fab post-run goodies! My first ever post run hotdog 🌭 and it went down a treat! Looking forward to my next race with grim up north. Fantastic team and volunteers
mark
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Always great organisation , friendly atmosphere and goodies throughout
sarah
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Great Post race goodies 👍
laura
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4.7
Did the race in 2023
Excellent Grim race as always, with the usual fab atmosphere and post-race treats! The only thing I would recommend changing is the course finish - it got congested as the canal path narrowed under the bridge with runners starting and finishing at the same time, and finished runners getting their post race treats were also blocking the finish line. Otherwise an excellent race, thanks Grim!
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