Crikey Its The Christmas Cracker

DEC
13
2026
Join Christmas Cracker Day 2 at Hollybush Conservation Centre in Leeds for a festive out and back trail run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal on a flat, well signed and marshalled course. Distances from 5K to marathon, festive treats and a bespoke finisher medal await.
Sun 13 Dec 2026
26 miles 20 miles Half Marathon 10 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event details

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker Day 2 is an out-and-back trail event at Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3BP. The course runs along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal on a good, flat(ish) trail and is fully marshalled and clearly signed. Feed and drink stations are provided approximately every 3 miles. The event is part of the It’s Grim Up North Running Christmas Cracker Weekend and participants may enter one or both days. The event is Trail Running Association licensed under UKA rules. The organiser provides a bespoke finisher medal and festive treats at Race HQ.

Practical information

The event is a cup-less race; participants should bring a reusable cup or bottle. Large over-ear headphones are not permitted for safety; bone-conducting headphones or single in-ear use (one in, one out) are allowed. There is no parking at the start/finish area; the nearby Morrisons car park is suggested and car sharing is encouraged. Registration is at Hollybush Conservation Centre. Transfers and deferrals can be managed online; changes on race day may incur a £5 administration fee. There are some unmarshalled road crossings, so participants should take care at those sections.

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

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • 10 Miles
  • Half Marathon
  • 20 Miles (2 x 10 Mile loops)
  • Marathon (2 x Half Marathon loops)
26 mi
Marathon
20 mi
20 Miles
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 mi
10 Miles
10 km
10k
5 km