Kirkstall Calverley Cutter
& Kirkstall Bridge 10Km
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 and 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.
Race details
Date Saturday 27 January 2024
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
Route Map GPX / STRAVA / PRINT
Registration 10:00
Race Start 11:00 (both races)
Race Licence 5905
Entry Limit 250
Age Limit 18+
Optional extras
Medals and T-shirts are often a standard provision of race entry. But this can sometimes mean you end up taking home extras you didn't really want (or leaving them behind!)
To make sure you end up with exactly what you want, we now provide the option to add medal or t-shirt purchases to your entry order. This means we can minimise waste and also keep down the cost of the standard entry for all.
If you fancy doing a good deed, you could also opt to 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 race date. Entry on the day is available but extras will be limited to any excess stock for purchase.
Facilities
Race HQ
Toilets
Bag Storage
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.
WATER STATION (10km)
There will a water station with cups at the turnaround point on the 10k only.
GETTING THERE / PARKING
Due to works on the River Aire The Bridge Pub is currently unable to deal with large amounts of cars so will be limited to staff, pub patrons and medical personnel only. There is on street parking nearby so please park locally and sensibly. We suggest you avoid Morrisons and Kirkstall retail park (customers only max stay 2hrs). Please lift share when possible. We like to encourage people to cycle to our events and there are plenty of places to lock your bike close to the venue. It is also becoming a tradition to do the Kirkstall Calverley Cutter after Parkrun. The Nearest Train Station is Headingley and is about 800m away.
DIVERSIONS
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 race date.
Results
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024
Course Records
Freddie Roden 01:01:49 (2023)
Stella Cross 01:12:26 (2023)
