It's Grim Up North's annual Spring Canal Canter returned to Leeds on March 8 and 9, with the first day of the two-day event beginning in Kirkstall.
The race offered various distances, including 5k, 10k, 10 miles, half marathon, 20 miles, and ultra.
Runners enjoyed a route that followed the peaceful canal in Leeds, featuring scenic lakeside views and flat surfaces suitable for both beginners and experienced runners.
Here are 22 joyful pictures capturing runners participating in It's Grim Up North's 2025 Spring Canal Canter in Leeds.
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7. It's Grim Up North's Spring Canal Canter 2025
The 2025 races started and finished in Kirkstall and featured almost 300 runners on both Saturday and Sunday. | Steve Riding
8. It's Grim Up North's Spring Canal Canter 2025
10K winners from the left; Alex Bowyer, third, Jamie Kessel, first, and Kieran Lazenby, second. | Steve Riding
9. It's Grim Up North's Spring Canal Canter 2025
Runners set off at the 2025 event. | Steve Riding
10. It's Grim Up North's Spring Canal Canter 2025
Runners take on the many challenges on Saturday, March 8. | Steve Riding
11. It's Grim Up North's Spring Canal Canter 2025
Runners set off from Kirkstall. | Steve Riding
12. It's Grim Up North's Spring Canal Canter 2025
Happy with the morning sun are runners Amelia Ikwue and Grace Hudson. | Steve Riding