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Name: Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Kirkstall
Start: 2026-11-14
End: 2026-11-14
Location: Leeds

Leeds, United Kingdom • 14 Nov 2026

Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Kirkstall

The Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Kirkstall is an organised running event on 14 November 2026. It takes place at the Leeds/Liverpool Canal, Wyther Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3 and is run by Its Grim Up North Running.

The event offers three distance choices:

5K
10K
Half Marathon

Routes are described as scenic Yorkshire weekend routes along the canal. The event includes finisher rewards: a jumble medal, hot food, and a choice of beer or soft drink. Entry is offered with flexible options, including online advance entry and a pay-on-the-day option.

Information published for the event notes multiple entry offers and varying price points by distance. The format accommodates running, jogging, or walking at a self-selected pace. The organiser presents the series with an emphasis on participants choosing their distance and pace for a weekend running experience in the local canal and countryside setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Leeds

Race information

Registration

Half Marathon

10 km

10k Run

5 km

5k Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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