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Oktoberfest - Shipley

Shipley, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2026

Event details

Its Grim Up North Running stages the Oktoberfest race on 19/09/2026 at Rodley Cricket Club, Canal Bank Sports Ground, Moss Bridge Road, Rodley, Leeds, LS13 1RL. The event is a Leeds & Liverpool Canal running event on a flat towpath with gentle elevation around locks. The race is chip-timed, fully marshalled, and held under a Trail Running Association (TRA) licence. Finishers receive a medal and post-race treats.

Race information

Distances offered:

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

Additional facts: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • Feed stations every 3 miles; stations are cup-less, so participants should bring a bottle or cup.
  • Route compositions: 20 Miles is the 10 Mile route twice; Marathon is the Half Marathon route twice; Ultra Marathon is Half Marathon twice plus the 10K route.
  • GPX route files are available to download before race day.
  • No over-ear headphones allowed; bone-conducting or single-ear use is permitted.
  • Withdrawals should be reported to a marshal; dropping distance may sometimes be allowed.
  • Transfers or deferrals can be made online up to 72 hours before the event.
  • Parking at the cricket club is £5 cash, payable to the club.
United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Shipley

Race information

Registration
42 km
Marathon
20 mi
20 Miles
21 km
Half Marathon
10 mi
10 Miles
10 km
10k
5 km
Ultra Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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