Oktoberfest - Shipley
SEP
        19
        2026
    
                            Oktoberfest Running by Grim Up North hits the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Rodley for chip timed races on a flat towpath, with distances from 5K to Ultra. Finishers get a medal and post race treats in a fun, friendly atmosphere.
                    
        
                
                        Sat  19 Sep 2026
            
        
            
                    Marathon
                    20 miles
                    Half Marathon
                    10 miles
                    10 kilometers
                    5 kilometers
            
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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.
 
                        Marathon
                                    
                        Marathon
                
            
                        20 mi
                                    
                        20 Miles
                
            
                        Half Marathon
                                    
                        Half Marathon
                
            
                        10 mi
                                    
                        10 Miles
                
            
                        10 km
                                    
                        10k
                
            
                        5 km
                                    
                        Ultra Marathon