Oktoberfest - Shipley

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is a running event held from Rodley Cricket Club along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Rodley, Leeds. The event uses a flat towpath with gentle elevation around locks and offers a range of distances from 5K to ultra marathon.

Race entry includes chip timing and full marshals on course. Feed stations are provided approximately every 3 miles; the event is cup-less so runners are asked to bring a bottle or cup. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and post-race treats. The event holds a Trail Running Association (TRA) licence.

Distances

• 5K
• 10K
• 10 Mile
• Half Marathon
• 20 Miles
• Marathon
• Ultra Marathon

Longer routes are formed by repeating shorter loops: 20 Miles is the 10-mile route twice; the Marathon is two half-marathon laps; the Ultra is two half-marathon laps plus the 10K route. GPX route files are available to download before race day. No over-ear headphones are allowed; bone-conducting or one-in/one-out earphones are permitted.

Practical notes from the event listing and past participants mention on-site parking at the cricket club with a £5 cash fee for club funds, good bus links from nearby towns, encouragement of car sharing, and options to transfer or defer entries online up to 72 hours before the event. Some feedback highlights the scenic canal route and food provision, alongside occasional issues with turnaround signage and parking congestion. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.