Great Owl Running presents Kirkstall Calverley Cutter and Kirkstall Bridge 10km. A 16km Trail Race taking in the sights of the fantastic Leeds Liverpool Canal, River Aire and the brutal Calverley Cutting. And Kirkstall Bridge 10km, a fast, flat, out-and-back canal run suitable for all runners.

Race registration takes place at the award-winning Kirkstall Bridge, a cosy warm atmosphere after what will certainly be a very cold January race! Although the route is relatively simple the course will be fully marked and marshalled at key areas. The race will start just a hop away from the pub on the Leeds Liverpool Canal.

Note: Due to the ongoing flood relief works along the River Aire we may need to divert the course slightly. This will be decided close to the race date.

RACE DETAILS

Race HQ Kirkstall Bridge Inn, 12 Bridge Rd, Leeds LS5 3BW

Distance ~16km / 10km

Elevation ~200m / 60m

Navigation A Fully Marked Course with Marshals

Terrain Canal Towpath / Riverside Trail / Public Footpaths

Water Station With cups at the turnaround point on the 10k only.

Registration 10:00

Race Start 11:00 (both races)

Entry Limit 250

Age Limit 18+

FACILITIES

Race HQ

Toilets

Bag Storage

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Medals and T-shirts are often a standard provision of race entry. But this can sometimes mean you take home extras you didn't really want (or leave them behind!)

To ensure you get exactly what you want, we now offer the option to add medal or t-shirt purchases to your entry order. This means we can minimise waste and keep down the cost of the standard entry for all.

If you fancy doing a good deed, you could also make a 'Trees not Tees' donation. This will pay for a tree to be planted...an ever-growing memento of your race day!

Please note optional extras are only available for a certain time before the race date. Entry on the day is available but extras will be limited to any excess stock for purchase.

KCC ONLY - Mandatory / Recommended Gear

All runners must turn up with the following…

Windproof / Waterproof Jacket All runners MUST carry a warm jacket / extra clothing suitable for the winter weather should you get yourself in trouble (Mandatory)

Water Container - Great Owl Running events are cupless, we provide water at refill stations but you must bring your own container.

COURSE RECORDS

Thomas Hodgeson 01:00:45 (2026)

Stella Cross 01:12:26 (2023)

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