Hip Hip Hooray it's Hornsea

Get ready for a fantastic day of running and seaside fun at the "Hip Hip Hooray it's Hornsea" event, organized by It's Grim Up North Running! On Saturday, September 5, 2026, join fellow runners at the beautiful coastal town of Hornsea in East Yorkshire for an exhilarating trail run along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail. With a variety of race distances to choose from—including 5k, 10k, half marathon, and even a marathon—there's something for everyone, whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out. The flat terrain makes it perfect for all levels, and you can look forward to well-stocked feed stations every three miles, ensuring you stay energized throughout the race. Plus, all finishers will receive a bespoke medal and a delightful assortment of treats! After crossing the finish line, indulge in some delicious fish and chips or a refreshing ice cream from the beachfront. With convenient parking options nearby and a vibrant atmosphere, this event promises to be a highlight of your running calendar. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, meet fellow enthusiasts, and create lasting memories at the seaside!

We all love to be beside the seaside so why not enjoy a trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire. You can grab yourself fish and chips and an ice cream from the front after the race. This race follows an out and back route along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail with a variety of distances to choose from. Elevation: Flat Terrain: Good Trail Feed/drink stations every 3 miles Marshalled and signed course. Toilets available in Leisure Centre Bespoke medal and lots of treats for all finishers. A day out at the seaside. Getting to us: Registration: https://w3w.co/drape.mysteries.keepers By Car: Parking close by - Council charges may apply. Car sharing is a great idea. Distances and times: Registration Opens from 8am – please allow yourself 1 hour to park, register and use the loos. Our races are licenced from the Trail Running Association 5k (8:30 start) 10k 09:00 start) 10 Miler (8:30 start) 20 Miler (8:30 start) Half Marathon (10:00 start) Marathon (2 x ½ marathon) (8:30 start)   During the race and 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 deferral either on this website or “Let’s Do This” depending on where you booked. Please try not to change your event or details on the day as it causes delays and queues at registration.   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.