Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle

Skipton, United Kingdom • 11 Jan 2026

Event overview

Its Grim Up North Running stages the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle at Aireville Park, Skipton, North Yorkshire. The next scheduled race date is 11/01/2026. The event uses the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath and offers multiple race distances along a flat, fast, waterside route. The stated finish includes sweets, chocolate and cake, and finishers receive a bespoke finisher's medal.

Distances

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

Course, logistics and rules

The course surface is canal towpath and compact trail; routes are either out-and-back or lapped depending on distance. The event is fully supported with marshals, signage and feed stations approximately every 3 miles. A 6.5 hour cut-off applies for all distances.

Travel notes state the start area is a short walk from Skipton train station and local car parks and streets provide parking; the Leisure Centre pay and display is not recommended. The event is cup-less - reusable cups or bottles are requested. Headphone rules prohibit over-ear headphones; bone-conducting or one-ear-only devices are permitted. Downloadable GPX files are available and distance transfers may be managed online. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
20 mi
20 Miler
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 mi
10m
10 km
10k
5 km
Ultra Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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