A welcome return to racing provided by It’s Grim Up North Running came in the form of a previously postponed New Year race, The Bingley Bo**ocks multi distance trail race. starting and finishing at the Fisherman’s Pub in Bingley (where … Continued
Just one Eccleshill Road Runner braved this challenging trail half marathon in and around the beautiful town of Baildon. Tony Redmond was the only representative for the blue and whites in this the 26th Edition of the race, hosted by … Continued
The Hardmoors 55 is a 55 mile Ultramarathon running from Guisborough to Helmsley. The 55 mile race takes competitors through the North York Moors and the Cleveland Hills in quite possibly winter conditions. Participants are warned ‘do not underestimate this … Continued
The Old Colliery Canter is another ‘It’s Grim Up North’ organised ‘covid safe’ race with a choice of 6 distances on offer, Eccleshill’s Ian Storey chose to take on the marathon distance. This well established race held in the South … Continued
Although, we can’t run races on the roads this year as we might like, an alternative was devised where runners were able to race the runways. Hosted by EvenSplits, the inaugural Big Flat Runway Races were held at Elvington Airfield, … Continued
With races few and far between at the moment – Annie Kisluk and David Goodyear may well have been wondering if this race would go ahead in these uncertain times given they had booked it some time ago. But go … Continued
Starting and finishing at Fitz Park, in Keswick, this series of races comprised 5K Derwentwater Sport Trail, 10K Derwentwater Trail Run, 15K Derwentwater Trail Race and 15K Derwentwater Trail. Eccleshill’s David Goodyear chose to take on the 15k Trail challenge. … Continued
Following on from the success of the Canal Canter comeback the previous weekend, 3 ERRers took part in another race from the Grim Up North team, Temple Newsam Dash. The vast grounds made this the ideal setting to enjoy the … Continued
With the bulk of races cancelled for 2020 due to the Covid19 pandemic, a gradual return to racing seems to be on the horizon here and there. Some organised, some virtual. It’s Grim Up North Running are leading the way … Continued
Amidst all the recent race cancellations one of the few to go ahead this weekend was the Stafford Half Marathon. Much to the relief of Eccleshill’s brother and sister duo David Goodyear and Annie Kisluk who had travelled down for … Continued