Kirkstall Rock up n' Run

Leeds, United Kingdom • 7 May 2026

Event details

Kirkstall Rock up n' Run is a pop up Summer Series running event organised by Its Grim Up North Running. The next scheduled race date is 7 May 2026. The event offers two distance options:

  • 5k : entry fee about £10–£12
  • 10k : entry fee about £15–£17

All runners receive a medal, and hot food plus a beer or soft drink are available for participants.

Practical information

Registration can be completed on the evening or paid online in advance. The event is open to entrants aged 16 and over. The venue is listed as Kirkstall, Wyther Lane, Leeds, LS5 3BT, next to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and about a 2-minute walk from the Bridge Shopping Centre at Kirkstall, at the junction of Wyther Lane and Broad Lane. Parking is available in the Morrisons car park, Kirkstall LS5 3AU. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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