Author Archives: Julie Steele

Hosted by it’s Grim Up North Running this new series of events is aimed at keeping runners motivated (and race fit) over the summer months. Offering the choice of 5K and 10K the races are run weekly on a Wednesday … Continued

Hosted by Runthrough Events UK, this race provided a unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon at the world famous Aintree Racecourse, best known for annually holding the world-famous Grand National steeplechase. Each Mile was accurately marked … Continued

Hosted by It’s Grim Up North Running, once again there were an array of distances available to run at the Midsummer Jumble at Roche Abbey. The term ‘jumble’ is a phrase coined by GRIM to stage events where they give … Continued

Hosted by Airedale Dodgers, the 6th summer Solstice Saunter sponsored by JB Springs of Skipton took place on the evening of the longest day, 21 June 2021 the Summer Solstice. Although quite overcast, conditions were very warm and humid (perfect … Continued

Two Eccleshill Road Runners took part in this brand new event hosted by Tough Runner UK. Held within the grounds of the stunning Temple Newsam Hall, Leeds, this was apparently one of the most eagerly anticipated events in England. Tough … Continued

Eccleshill’s Annie Kisluk decided to up the mileage and take on a race whereby anything from 5k to an ultra were on offer. The distance of choice today was the 20 miler. Hosted by ‘It’s Grim Up North Running’, this … Continued

Hosted by ‘It’s Grim up North Running’ ( one of the few races companies hosting actual races at the moment) The Sir Titus Trot in keeping with lots of IGUN races gone before has previously been postponed several times due … Continued

Plan A: Kirkstall Abbey Trail run was the race that launched ‘Its Grim Up North Running’ and for obvious reasons is very precious to them. During Covid 19 they have had to cancel the usual Kirkstall event and in a … Continued