Event information
It has been described as one of the country’s most beautiful city runs. Since its launch in 2009, the event has also grown into one of Yorkshire’s most popular 10Ks.
The York 10K offers runners the unique opportunity to race through the heart of this wonderful city.
The route starts and finishes in Knavesmire Road, close to York Racecourse. It then takes in some of the city’s most historic landmarks, including the ancient city walls, Clifford’s Tower and the minster.
The atmosphere will be electric from start to finish.
And for runners chasing that elusive PB, the flat and fast course is perfect.
Entry
Entrants must be 15 years or over on event day
Run For All encourage people of all abilities to take part in the York 10K. Please contact us in advance with any specific requirements.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Chip timing
- Finisher’s goody bag
- Exclusive medal
- An option to pre-order a finisher t-shirt
- A fantastic experience!
Enter with a peace of mind
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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.
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Run For All appreciates diaries do change, so please note that you do have the option to transfer to another event. This event must fall in the same calendar year and a small transfer fee will be applied.
To transfer to another event, simply login to your Active account and select this option.
Please bear in mind that this option can only be actioned up to 6 weeks before the event takes place.
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You also have the option to transfer your event purchase to another person.
A small transfer fee will be applied and can only be actioned up to 6 weeks before the event takes place.
To transfer your event purchase to another person, simply login to your Active account and select this option.
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.
Engrave your medal with iTAB
Make your race experience even more special
Make your medal uniquely yours by adding an iTAB engraved with your name and finish time – a perfect way to commemorate your achievement.
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Race Number Information
Race numbers will be posted out to entrants, these will start to arrive around 2 week before the event.
Please ensure your address is up to date.
Address changes
If you have changed address since registration, it is your responsibility to inform us.
However, we will also be sending out an email around eight weeks before the event to ask if you have changed address recently.
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. Opening hours of the Race Office will be detailed on our website at www.runforall.com in the week prior to the event.
Using your race number bib
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Your timing chip is affixed to your race number, do not attempt to remove or fold the chip. Do not pierce the chip with safety pins.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Your bib & timing chip does not need to be collected in after the event and is yours to keep 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
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 in the Event Village, located on the Knavesmire.
There are also several bars and cafés in York City Centre that will be sure to welcome spectators and participants and are often bursting with atmosphere after the event.
Our wonderful partner charities will also be located in the Event Village, so make sure you go say hi!
Baggage
Please leave time to drop your baggage at the Baggage Store, which will open in the Event Village, on the Knavesmire at 07:30. You will be able to retrieve your baggage from the same store after your run.
Please note that all bags must be the equivalent size to a small rucksack and security will be in place in order to conduct random bag searches.
If you’re planning to use the event Baggage Store, please ensure that your baggage tag is removed from your race number and securely attached to your bag ready for race day.
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.
Fuel & Hydration
300 ml bottled water will be available on the course at 2.5K and 7.5K and 500 ml will be available at the finish line.
Please make use of the bins provided post water stations and around the finish line.
High5 Zero tabs will also be available at 7.5K.
High5 Zero tabs are refreshing, great-tasting sugar-free hydration tablets that provide you with key electrolytes lost during exercise.
Toilets
Please only use the allocated toilets for this event located next to the Event Village and on the course.
Toilets on the course are located just before the 5K mark.
Run For All operates a zero-tolerance policy and any runners seen urinating anywhere other than the facilities provided will be disqualified.
Medical
Should you find you require medical assistance, personnel will be on hand to help at regular intervals on the course with fixed first aid stations located near the water stations.
In addition, there will be a first aid unit and recovery area located near the finish. There will also be roaming first aiders around the Event Village.
Left Clothing
Please note that any clothing left anywhere other than in the Baggage Store will be collected at the end of the race and donated to charity.
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 Personal Best Vests to order your own personalised finisher t-shirt print to help celebrate your achievements in style, or order your iTAB online.
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!
Give your trainers a new ‘lace of life’ with JogOn
Check out our brand-new partnership with JogOn!
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 on the Knavesmire.
Trainers will then be sent onto the 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 click here
Keeping York green
We are committed to keeping York green and we understand the importance of doing our bit for the environment. Bins will be provided across the event site and we urge people to use the facilities provided.
Let’s work together to Keep York green and encourage other runners to do the same.
Travel
Check out your travel options below.
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York has great motorway links to the M1, M62 and A1 (M), putting it within easy driving distance of all of the UK's major cities. Newcastle and Liverpool are less than two hours away, while London and Scotland are approximately four.
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Parking will be available for all entrants at the Racecourse Car Park from 06:30.
Access to car park
- Access will be from the A64 onto the A1036 (please ensure you are in the right hand lane at this point) to turn onto Sim Balk Lane.
- Please then turn left onto Church Lane and left again onto Bishopthorpe Road.
- Please note that Bishopthorpe Road will be closed from Main Street and both parking signage and a member of Run For All staff will be there to guide you towards the car park.
We recommended leaving at least 15 minutes to walk from the car parks along Racecourse Road to the Knavesmire. Please also note that the majority of participants will arrive for between 08:30 – 09:15 therefore travel times will be extended when exiting the slip road from the A64. Please leave plenty of time to arrive, park up and walk to the start line.
Exit from car park
- Exit will be from the same direction using Bishopthorpe Road, Main Street & Sim Balk Lane. For those returning to York please use the left hand lane onto the A64 and towards the A19. For those heading towards the A1M; northbound towards Wetherby or southbound towards Leeds please use the second lane from the left on Tadcaster Road.
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The start and finish area and Event Village are situated a 30-minute walk from the city centre, or a 20-minute walk from York Railway Station. Walkers can access the venue from any direction, irrespective of road closures.
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Please note that on event day, the Askham Bar Park and Ride service will only be in operation from 09:30 therefore will not get you to the start line on time.
Should you wish to, the car park will be open and available for parking only. Please note that the walk from here to the start line of the 10K is roughly 1.8 miles and around a 40 minute walk.
Pacers
Our team of pacers, sponsored by Arla Protein have been recruited by Northern Pacing Volunteers on behalf of our sponsor, Arla Protein.
The team are looking forward to supporting you on your run. Each pacer will have a flag attached to them with finish times and will run at a steady pace. If you keep up with them, you’ll be able to achieve the time on the flag.
Our pacers will be pacing at five-minute intervals between sub-40 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes.
They’re all very friendly, so feel free to have a chat with them before the event, and be sure to say thanks once you’ve crossed the finish line!
Headphones on event day
As this is a closed-road event, you are welcome to wear headphones, but please make sure that you are aware of your surroundings all around the course.
If you wish to listen to music on your run, please make sure you can hear the marshals’ instructions, emergency vehicles and fellow competitors.
Shokz is the official Sports Headphones Partner of England Athletics & Run For All.
The partnership between Shokz, England Athletics and Run For All recognises that many athletes enjoy listening to music while warming up, training or competing. Whether it is taking part in events, running solo or socially with others, it’s key that their experience is safe and enjoyable.
Running with music would make your run more joyful. With Shokz open-ear headphones, runners could listen to their favourite playlist or broadcast on the run while maintaining sociability.
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
Training Plans
We’ve teamed up with the experts at Coopah to bring you a whole new way of training
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Road Closure Information
Interactive Road Closure Map
Please click on coloured areas for more information.
Additional Road Closure Information
Celebrate your achievement
Celebrate your achievement with a personalised race memento
Personal Best Vest produces high-quality framed pictures personalised with your name and finish time with the event. It can be proudly shown on your desk or trophy cabinet to celebrate your achievement.
Pre-orders, delivery, and on the day purchases are available.
Make your race experience even more special
Make your medal uniquely yours by adding an iTAB engraved with your name and finish time – a perfect way to commemorate your achievement.
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Sponsors & Partners
Our Sponsors
The York 10K is brought to you with the support of the following sponsors and 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 at least 4 weeks before the event, please contact the partner charity you have selected directly.
FAQs
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