Sun 18 Oct 2026 York, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Marathon Festival

The Yorkshire Marathon Festival is back and bigger than ever! With epic crowd support, runners will explore the historic streets and beautiful countryside. Be part of this incredible festival!

3 races

  • Sun 18 Oct 2026
  • #1 of 3
University of York Campus South, York

Altra Yorkshire Marathon

09:30

Age 18 & over

£56-£110

  • Sun 18 Oct 2026
  • #2 of 3
University of York Campus South, York

Altra Yorkshire 10 Mile

10:15

Age 16 & over

£28-£38

  • Sun 18 Oct 2026
  • #3 of 3
University of York Campus South, York

Yorkshire Marathon Relay

09:30

Age 18 & over

£380

Event overview

Over 10,000 fun-runners and club runners of all ages and abilities, both nationally and internationally, will return to the city’s streets for a carnival-like celebration of running, fundraising and Yorkshire pride!

The Yorkshire Marathon Festival has always been a true 'event for all' with a choice of marathon, 10-mile and relay events. It's a festival about ordinary people achieving extraordinary things through events that capture the Yorkshire Spirit, with the support of thousands of cheering locals.

A must-have in anyone's calendar, enter now, and let's see you on the start line.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Event village
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators
  • Teams
  • Venue accessible

Location

  • Entertainment
  • Rural
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Sustainability

  • Optional t-shirt

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Races at event

  • Sun 18 Oct 2026
  • #1 of 3
University of York Campus South, York
Altra Yorkshire Marathon

09:30

Age 18 & over

£56-£110

  • Sun 18 Oct 2026
  • #2 of 3
University of York Campus South, York
Altra Yorkshire 10 Mile

10:15

Age 16 & over

£28-£38

  • Sun 18 Oct 2026
  • #3 of 3
University of York Campus South, York
Yorkshire Marathon Relay

09:30

Age 18 & over

£380

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