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.

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
20 mi
20 Miles
Half Marathon
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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