Spring Time Canal Canter

Leeds/Liverpool Canal, Wyther Lane, Kirkstall Leeds, LS5 3BT

Overall Rating

4.7/ 5

84 reviews
Would you recommend it to others? Yes
How did you rate the scenery? 5/5
How did you rate the atmosphere? 5/5
How did you rate the organisation? 5/5
Do you think this was friendly to beginners? Yes

Joanne Lee

Amazing - great staff and marshalls

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2026
Peter Mills

Just fantastic once again

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2026

Best running event organisers out there

Always great events, really friendly helpful staff, well organised and go above on beyond in terms of the medal, snacks and drinks etc, really good value for money will always return and recommend to others

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2026
Tracey Harkins

Brilliant as always!

Grim up North runs are by far my favourite events! Only done 3 so far but loved each one. Location, volunteers, atmosphere, goodies are all amazing and the medals are the best! Thanks to everyone involved & I'm already looking forward to my next run.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2026
Robert Dickinson

always a good event and friendly volunteers and staff

Been attending grim events since 2021 and they always put on a great event, not just the atmosphere and value for money but the support and all the treats and great medals too.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2026
Aron Johnston

Spring as sprung

Great morning for a run the suns finally back. Thankyou to all involved. I’ll definitely be booking another event.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2026
Andy Mellin

Your race, your way, with lots of support

What a day, took on The 10 miler today, everything was as expected, lots of friendly runners with lots of "well dones" as you passed others from all abilities and distances taken on
Even the juggling runners, no seriously!!!
Great bacon butty at the end and plenty of choice if snacks.

Friendly organisers and great banter all round.

Would highly recommend.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2026
Cath Dickinson

Excellent run, great organisation, lovely food and fab medal

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2026
Rob Scott

Friendly, fun and well organised event

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2026
Lizzie Berry

Fab!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2026
Julie Raynor

Flat, very pretty

My first time doing the Spring Canal Canter, and I will definitely be back next year.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2026
David Genetti

Fun. Excellent course for trying out longer distances.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2026
Megan Smith

An excellent race and exceptional staff!

Thanks for a great race grim. The staff were so friendly, helpful and chatty. The organisation was excellent. I really enjoyed the Christmas cake at the end! I’ll definitely be doing some more grim races this year. Thanks so much. I’d recommend to anyone beginner or advanced.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2026
Daniel Aldus

Fun run in the sun

Low key fun race, less stressy than a big field marathon. Ok so you share the canal towpath with others so there’s a bit of weaving at times, but this is the nature of the route (not unlike how you’d share paths with others at park runs). Nice atmosphere at start and good camaraderie on course (which helps, especially if your race isn’t going well haha). Basic refreshments on course as indicated, were fine. Thanks for a good day!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Jenny Kong

Great race run by great people

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Kevin Walker

Lovely course on a lovely day

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Anonymous

Great event

Our first time on an IGUN event and loved. Great atmosphere, friendly marshals.
Awesome medal!
Loved the hotdogs and cake.
We'll be back.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Anne Hyland

Fun, friendly and fabulous bling!

These are great races for compelte beginners and seasoned runners alike. There's a no-fuss attitude to organisation (read the online material carefully), friendly marshalls, and the post-race treats are great. Loved the hot-dogs! Thanks, Team Grim!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Jim Bennett

A lovely event

I would have small bottles of water rather than paper cups so runners can take them with them.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Anonymous

Great hot dog and medal

Really enjoyed.
Great hot dog and treats after.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025