The Yorkshire Marathon

Event information

Fancy taking on 26.2 miles challenge in the beautiful city of York. The scenic route and unreal support make it a standout event worth entering. Be part of this incredible festival of running loved by many.

With the on-course atmosphere electric, you will experience the crowds cheering your name. Along with a flat and fast course, this is the perfect event for you.

A must-have in anyone's calendar, sign up now, and let's see you on the start line on Sunday 19th of October.

Entry

Entrants need to be 18 years or over.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Chip timing
Finisher’s goody bag
Quality tech T-shirt
Exclusive medal
A fantastic experience!

Enter with a peace of mind

Active refund

For a small fee, this will give you insurance should you be unable to take part in the event. You can cancel your entry and receive a refund on your entry fee up to 48 hours before the event.
Transfering to another event

This option cannot be actioned as it is less than 6 weeks till the event takes place.
Person to person transfer

This option cannot be actioned as it is less than 6 weeks till the event takes place.

Important Note

Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with a race number under your name.

Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners.

Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified.

Check out our highlights video from 2024 Yorkshire Marathon Festival

Merchandise

Race Number Information

Your race number will be posted 7 - 10 days before the event. More information near the time.

Address changes

We are only able to change your address up to 6 weeks before the event takes place, unfortunately it is now too late for us to update this.

If you are unable to collect your race number from the old address you can come to the Race Office on event weekend to be reallocated a new number.

What if I'm coming from overseas?

Race numbers will not be posted to those participants who provided a postal address located outside of the UK as we can’t guarantee the safe delivery of the race number.

However, if you do have a UK address that your race number can be posted to prior to the event, please contact us at info@runforall.com with details. Alternatively you will be able to collect your race number from the Race Office on the event weekend.

Your race number bib

Timing chip

Your timing chip is affixed to your race number on the back, please do not remove, fold the chip or pierce your physical timing chip with safety pins.
Bib number

Wear your chipped bib number on your chest on the outer layer of clothing e.g. if a running jacket is worn, wear your number on top of this. Do not obscure/ cover your bib number + chip with a bum bag/ running belt.
Baggage label

Please use the tear-off strip attached to your race number to access the Baggage Store. Simply tie it around the handle of your bag before checking it into the Baggage Store located in the Event Village from 07:00.
Emergency contact information

Please ensure you fill out the back of your race number with your emergency contact information. If you can no longer take part, please don’t swap your race number with anyone. If you do, we won’t know who to call in an emergency. Any runners we find to be doing this will be disqualified.
Finisher t-shirt

Located on your race bib is an icon stating your Finisher’s t-shirt size. You will be able to collect your t-shirt at the finish line.
Arm position

We encourage runners not to position their arms to start/stop a personal timing device on or right in front of the bib whilst running over the timing mats themselves as this impedes the signal. Arms can be positioned slightly away from the body, or the devices can be started/stopped when the runner isn’t on the actual mat.
Keep your number safe

Race numbers are not interchangeable and entries cannot be assigned, transferred, sold or gifted to any third party. Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with your race number. Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners.
You momento

Your bib & timing chip does not need to be collected in after the event. It can be disposed of in general waste, or kept as a memento of your race day!

Can't run anymore?

Race numbers cannot be interchangeable and entries cannot be assigned, transferred, sold or gifted to any third party. Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with your race number. Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified

Route Maps

Static Route Map

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Interactive Route Map

On the day Information

All you need to know

Event Village

To satisfy your pre and post-run fuel needs, a selection of tasty food and drink choices will be available to purchase.

Some of our wonderful partners including Arla Protein, Up And Running, as well as our fabulous partner charities will also be located in the Event Village, so make sure you go say hi.

Fuel & Hydration

300 ml bottled water is available on the course and 500 ml will be available at the finish line.

Please see the route map for locations.

Competitors are advised to ensure that they consider the effects of dehydration and drink plenty of fluids to compensate.

Please make use of the bins provided post water stations.

Baggage

Participants are advised to use the designated Baggage Store.

You can retrieve your baggage from the same store after your run.

Please note that all bags must be the equivalent size to a small rucksack or small sports bag and security will be in place in order to conduct random bag searches. Any luggage type larger than the size of a small rucksack will not be accepted.

After the race, you are advised to make your way to the Baggage Store to reclaim your property before meeting up with your loved ones. Please collect your bags as soon as possible so that you can avoid the queues.

Recycle your old trainers

We are inviting you to part ways with unwanted old trainers that you may have previously thrown out. Drop-off stations will be made readily available next to the Race Office, located in the Event Village.

Trainers will then be sent onto our brand-new partners JogOn HQ, ready to be passed on for a new lease of life and redistributed to those who need them most. Where possible, the JogOn Again scheme enables the reuse of unwanted shoes by giving them to those in need, through distribution by partners in eleven hubs around the world. Where reuse is not an option for the shoes they are shredded, and their remains are reused for other purposes.

To find out more about this fantastic initiative, please visit their website below:
https://www.jogonagain.com/

Toilets

Please use the allocated toilets for this event located around the campus and in the Event Village.

Run For All operate a zero tolerance policy and any runners seen urinating anywhere other than the facilities provided will be disqualified.

Medical

As well as the medical staff on course, there will be a combination of first aid points and roaming first aiders around the Event Village. If you do need medical assistance on the day, please seek out a member of staff or volunteer who will be able to assist. Please see the Event Village map for the locations of first aid.

Race Day memento

Celebrate your incredible time and your fantastic achievements with some extra event day souvenirs.

Head to the event village on race day and visit Epic Etchings to get your finishers medal engraved and Personal Best Vests to order your own personalised finisher t-shirt print to help celebrate your achievements in style.

Photos

Smile! The Marathon Photos team will be on course throughout the event to snap your picture.

Photographs can be purchased at marathonphotoslive.com

Results

All results will be available in the results section of the website soon after the end of the event.

However, keep in mind that it’s not all about times – you should be proud of yourself just for getting out there and getting active!

Pacers

Don’t rush, stay hydrated, stick to your plan, and remember that low moments will come – but you can push through them! We’ll have friendly pacers on course from Northern Pacing Volunteers, sponsored by Arla Protein who can help you stick to your intended finish time and keep you company and motivated as you make your way along the course. They’ll have flags attached to their backs with finish times so you can choose the best pace to suit you.

Check out our pacer times in our marathon magazine race guide.

Headphones on event day

You may choose to wear bone conducting headphones as you make your way around the course.

We ask that volume is kept low to ensure you can hear the marshal's instructions, emergency vehicles and fellow competitors.

Our official headphone partner Shokz use bone conducting technology to ensure you can still hear your surroundings.”

There is a 15% discount offer for all Run For All entrants. To receive this discount entrants must purchase Shokz headphones via Up & Running and use a specific code. To receive this discount code, please contact our admin team via our contact form here

Training

Travel

Road closure information

Interactive Road Closure Map

To safeguard our participants, a number of roads will be closed or have restrictions on the day of the event. Please click on coloured areas for more information.

Additional Road Closure Information

Celebrate your achievement

Sponsors & Partners

Our Partner Charities

If you have requested a fundraising pack from one of the event's partner charities, this should be with you soon. If you have not received your fundraising pack 4 weeks before the event, please contact the partner charity you have selected directly.

Countdown

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