Altra Yorkshire Marathon

Provisional timetable

• 07:00 | Race office, baggage store and assembly areas open to participants
• 09:10 | Mass warm-up
• 09:25 | Wheelchair race starts
• 09:30 | Yorkshire Marathon starts
• 10:00 | Yorkshire 10 Mile warm-up
• 10:15 | Yorkshire 10 Mile starts

On the day

• Event Village

  To satisfy your pre and post-run fuel needs, a selection of tasty food and drink choices will be available to purchase. There are also several bars and cafés in the area that will be sure to welcome spectators and participants and are often bursting with atmosphere after the event. Wonderful partner charities will also be located in the Event Village, so make sure you go say hi! 

• Race numbers

  If you have your race number, you don't need to register on event day. If you need to collect your race number, please have your confirmation email handy. You can collect a number on behalf of someone else if you have their confirmation email.

• Fuel and hydration

  300ml bottled water is available on the course. Applied Nutrition energy stations will also be available on course including Applied Nutrition Hydration Electrolyte Tablets, Applied Nutrition Isotonic Drinks and Applied Nutrition Energy Gels.

• Baggage

  Safe and handy bag storage facility.

• Pacers

  Friendly pacers will be on the course, sponsored by Arla Protein, who can help you stick to your intended finish time. They’ll have flags attached to them with finish times so you can choose the best pace to suit you.

• Toilets

  Allocated toilets are in the Event Village and on the course too.

• 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 start and finish line. There will also be roaming first aiders around the Event Village. 

• 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. 

• Massage

  May be available after your run - check your race info nearer the time.

• Photos

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

• 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!

Ability level

This is an event that truly is for everyone, so whether you are an experienced runner or have never thought about running an event before, all abilities are welcome to join this very special event. So, lace up those trainers and get ready to be part of an unforgettable day.

Wheelchair users

People of all abilities are encouraged to take part. If you are a wheelchair user, please ensure you enter this information when prompted on your registration.

If you are to be aided around the course, either by being pushed or assisted, by a guide runner, your guide runner must also be a registered participant in the event. Please submit an enquiry form with your registration ID to advise us of your specific requirements.

It is strongly recommended that only experienced wheelchair racers attempt the courses unaided.

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Overview

Fancy taking on a 26.2 mile challenge in the beautiful city of York? The Altra Yorkshire Marathon's scenic route and unreal support makes 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.

Map

Elevation

The Altra Yorkshire Marathon has serious PB potential.

It’s not just about history and scenery. With just 281 feet of elevation gain over the full 26.2 miles, blisteringly quick times are possible. Thousands of marathon PBs have been set here, and thousands more cross the marathon finish line for the very first time. The Altra Yorkshire Marathon is for everyone.

Cut off

7 hours.

You may be able to continue to run on the road past the times stated. However, once our sweeper vehicle passes you, you will be kindly asked to move onto the pavement (if it is safe to do so) until you reach the finish straight.

Water and energy stations

Bottled water will be available every 3 miles throughout the course. High 5 energy gel stations are at 9, 15 and 21 miles and High 5 tabs are at 6, 12 and 18 miles. Water, High 5, and a pint of well-deserved Erdinger Alkoholfrei will be available at the finish.

Entertainment

A variety of performers and charity cheerleaders will be on hand to keep you motivated around the course!

Event HQ

University of York Campus South
Heslington
York
North Yorkshire
YO10 5NJ
UK

Parking

Car parking at the University of York is for Blue Badge holders only.

Park and Ride

On marathon day, dedicated park and ride schemes will operate to bring runners to and from the start and finish points at the University of York.

By bus

Runners can benefit from a city-centre shuttle service from York Railway Station (Stand J), direct to the Event Village, and also regular timetabled services including No. 66.

By rail

York is well served by trains, including direct services from Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham and the South West.

By air

The nearest airport to York is Leeds/Bradford Airport - approx. 50 minutes by car.

Included

• Chip timing
• Finisher’s goody bag
• Exclusive medal
• Training sessions
• A fantastic experience

Optional extras

• An option to pre-order a finisher t-shirt with sublimation print 
• iTAB - make your medal uniquely yours by adding your name and finish time to your medal
• Memento - get yourself a high-quality framed picture personalised with your name and finish time with the event

VIP Packages

Elevate your race day with a VIP experience. Enjoy the Erdinger Runners Lounge at the Altra Yorkshire Marathon and make your day unforgettable!

• Access to the Runners Lounge pre and post-race
• Access to refreshments pre and post-race
• Post-race massage
• Private baggage drop
• Access to private toilets pre and post-race
• Finisher t-shirt
• Park and Ride ticket (runner only)

Training sessions

Join the fun, free and friendly Social Run Group (SRG) hosted by Up and Running. A weekly 5K that is perfect for runners of all abilities. Join the community when you sign up to this event.

Training plan

I would recommend any novice runners to enter the Yorkshire Marathon, you will be well looked after. This was my first marathon and I had an unforgettable experience. Andrew R

My first marathon and I loved it. Running through York centre was amazing and the country lanes were beautiful. I was slow and steady, my goal was just to finish. Jennifer B

I would recommend it to first timers looking to do their first marathon. Neil G

Really enjoyed this race as an event, my first ever marathon. I would recommend this race to anyone, the route is very forgiving, the marshals are plenty and helpful. The crowds are fantastic and make you feel like a rock star. Alexandra D

I love this marathon! It's ideal for first-timers as well as PB hunters. The organisation is good throughout, from the moment you sign up until you cross the finish line. The course is beautiful. Jed H

This was so so lovely. The course is gorgeous, both through town and out into the countryside. The spectators were super friendly. Everything ran really smoothly and wasn’t confusing, very well organised which helped keep calm before the race! Stella M

What a great event. Course was well signposted and spectacular scenery. Crowds were plentiful and support at the finish was superb. Emma F

I would recommend any novice runners to enter the Yorkshire Marathon, you will be well looked after. This was my first marathon and I had an unforgettable experience. Andrew R

My first ever marathon and it won’t be the last! Superbly well organised the support from the event leaders and local community was just fantastic xx thank you so much!! Cheryl M

Whether it's running past the historic York Minster, hi-fiving the vicar and just taking in the beautiful Yorkshire scenery  there is guaranteed to be a memorable moment at the Yorkshire Marathon. Great race, fantastically well organised and marshalled, fabulous friendly support and a lovely piece of bling. Put Yorkshire on your to do list! Nigel M

Beautiful run through the middle of the city and then out into the countryside. Beware the gradual, but long, incline at mile 17/18. Phil K

My first marathon. The route itself is fairly flat with a little bit of a climb at the end before my favourite fast finish down to the finish line. Good quality big medal, good event village with food. Ray J

Great day Yorkshire Marathon. This was a really well organised event. Lots of pre-race emails. Race bib arrived through the post with a shiny race booklet. You don't get that often these days. Leeds C

I did the York Marathon as my first marathon, lovely city and plenty of time spent around the country side. I thought it was pretty flat and can see why plenty are saying its PB material. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole event. Michael T

Very well organised race, great flat-ish course, well supported by locals and great medal (with free medal engraving). Francis M

Fabulous event. This was my fourth time running it. The support is amazing and the runners are all so friendly. Michelle M

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

Keeping York Green

This event is committed to keeping York green and understands the importance of doing its bit for the environment. Bins will be provided across the event site and people are urged to use the facilities provided.

It is important that we leave the course the way we found it. Recycling bins will be provided on course at each water station and we ask that you use them. If you want to hand on to your water beyond the provided bins, please pass any litter to your nearest marshal.

Let’s work together to Keep York green and encourage other runners to do the same.

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