Kirkstall Rock up n' Run

Leeds, United Kingdom • 27 Aug 2026

Kirkstall Rock up n' Run : event overview

Kirkstall Rock up n' Run is organised by Its Grim Up North Running and takes place on 27 August 2026 in Kirkstall, Wyther Lane, Leeds, LS5 3BT. The event is part of a pop up Summer Series and offers two route distances. Entry is open to runners aged 16 and over. Registration is available on the evening, and payment can be made on the day or online. All entrants receive a Jumble medal and a drink; hot food is also available.

Practical information

  • 5k : entry fee advertised between £10 and £12
  • 10k : entry fee advertised between £15 and £17

The location is next to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, about a two 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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