Sir Titus Summer Trot

Get ready for an unforgettable day of running at the Sir Titus Summer Trot, organized by It's Grim Up North Running! This exciting event takes place on Saturday, August 15th, 2026, in the picturesque world heritage village of Saltaire. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event offers a variety of race distances to suit everyone, including a 5k, 10k, 10 Miler, Half Marathon, 20 Miler, Marathon, and an Ultra Marathon, all set along the charming towpath. Participants can look forward to a fantastic atmosphere, complete with cheering marshals and well-stocked drink stations every three miles. Plus, you'll be rewarded for your efforts with a bespoke medal and delicious goodies at the finish line! Registration opens at 7:15 am, so be sure to arrive early to park and get ready for your race. With easy access by train or car, and plenty of local cafes and attractions to explore after your run, the Sir Titus Summer Trot promises to be a day filled with camaraderie and achievement. Join us in Saltaire for a celebration of running and community!

One of the absolute favourites on our calender. This event starts and finishes in the world heritage village of Saltaire. If you have time visit Salts Mill or one of the many cafes or bars.  With distances ranging from 5k to Ultra, all along the flat,(well nearly flat), even (well nearly even), towpath, this event is perfect for runners of all abilities, from novices to Ultra PB chasers! We provide drinks/feeds stations every 3 miles and you be cheered on by our lovely marshals. Toilets are available at the start and finish area. And of course a bespoke medal is available for all finishers aswell as lots of edible goodies. Getting to us: Registration: https://w3w.co/spine.prom.claims By Train: Saltaire Train station is 2 mins walk from the start line                   By Car: Parking close by - Council charges may apply, please check the individual bay limitations if you park on road. Parking is also available by Titus Salt School. Car sharing is a great idea. Distances and times: Registration Opens from 07:15 am – please allow sufficient time to park, register and use the loos. Our races are licenced from the Trail Running Association 5k 08:30 start 10k 10:00 start 10 Miler 09:30 start Half Marathon 09:00 start 20 Miler 08:30 start Marathon 08:30 start Ultra Marathon 08:30 start During the race important things to note: We try to be cup-less: Our feed stations are normally around every three miles and offer drinks and a range of food but please bring your own re-usable cup or bottle. Headphones: Most of our courses are off road but we still prefer you not to wear earphones and due to oncourse incidents, we have taken the decision to ask you not to wear large over ear headphones. These block out any other sounds and don't allow runners to hear marshals, vehicles or other users of the route. If you do need to wear earphones, then please use bone conducting earphones or "one in one out" in ear pieces. Please note, there may will be unmarshalled road crossings. Transfers/Deferrals: You can self-serve your transfer or defer on our website up to 48 hours prior to the event We no longer mail out a race brief as most of the information is here on the website however we advise you to visit our FAQ section and join the “Grim Up North Chat” group on Facebook which will help with any other questions you have