York

York

A vibrant festival city with a historic past and exciting outdoor events!

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Explore York

The historic city of York has played host to adrenaline-fuelled events for centuries - fortunately, these days they involve fewer Vikings and more running shoes. The Yorkshire Marathon is perhaps the most famous, with thousands of runners taking to the city's streets and 'doing the Y' as they cross the finish line. Discover more runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons, challenges and other outdoor activities below.

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“Britain’s Tastiest 10K” Inspired by the Marathon Du Medoc in France's wine region, the event is a ‘Gourmet Wineathlon’ through an area of Yorkshire famous for its local produce and beautiful scenery.
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • £20-£35
Malton, North Yorkshire, UK

The Malton 10K

“Britain’s Tastiest 10K” Inspired by the Marathon Du Medoc in France's wine region, the event is a ‘Gourmet Wineathlon’ through an area of Yorkshire famous for its local produce and beautiful scenery.

  • 10K run
  • Fun run
  • Short walk
Running out from the beautiful Dales town of Settle this road race offers glorious North Yorkshire views out over Pen-Y-Gent and Ingleborough as you wind your way through farms and hamlets.
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £30-£32
Settle, North Yorkshire, UK

Settle Half Marathon | Road Race

Running out from the beautiful Dales town of Settle this road race offers glorious North Yorkshire views out over Pen-Y-Gent and Ingleborough as you wind your way through farms and hamlets.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 1010 ft ascent
A trail running extravaganza over a beautiful 6.5-mile route from Knaresborough centre through parkland then into beautiful countryside with an awesome medal at the finish line.
  • Sun 2 Nov
  • £23-£55
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, UK

Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle

A trail running extravaganza over a beautiful 6.5-mile route from Knaresborough centre through parkland then into beautiful countryside with an awesome medal at the finish line.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
Enjoy a lovely early morning run on a lovely course around two North Yorkshire reservoirs with your dog and earn a medal for yourself and a neckerchief for your dog!
  • Sat 8 Nov
  • £14-£25
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK

Grim Reservoir Dogs

Enjoy a lovely early morning run on a lovely course around two North Yorkshire reservoirs with your dog and earn a medal for yourself and a neckerchief for your dog!

  • Trail run 2
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, York!
  • Sun 16 Nov
  • £12-£35
York, North Yorkshire, UK

York MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, York!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £15-£58
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
  • + 2 more races
Running out from the beautiful Dales town of Settle this road race offers glorious North Yorkshire views out over Pen-Y-Gent and Ingleborough as you wind your way through farms and hamlets.
  • Sun 22 Feb 2026
  • £24-£26
Settle, North Yorkshire, UK

Settle Half Marathon | Road Race

Running out from the beautiful Dales town of Settle this road race offers glorious North Yorkshire views out over Pen-Y-Gent and Ingleborough as you wind your way through farms and hamlets.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 1010 ft ascent
The Samaritans Way Trail Run is a celebration of the life-changing work of the Teesside Samaritans, so come and take on the trails and get your shoes muddy in solidarity for this great cause.
  • Sat 4 Apr 2026
  • £20-£38
Guisborough, North Yorkshire, UK

Samaritans Way Trail Run & Walk

The Samaritans Way Trail Run is a celebration of the life-changing work of the Teesside Samaritans, so come and take on the trails and get your shoes muddy in solidarity for this great cause.

  • 10K run
  • Trail run
  • Short walk 2
Take on the trails on the Official Samaritans Way created by Teesside Samaritans many years ago. Run alone or in a relay; there are different options and different distances to get your shoes muddy.
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
  • £45-£85
Guisborough, North Yorkshire, UK

Samaritans Way Ultra

Take on the trails on the Official Samaritans Way created by Teesside Samaritans many years ago. Run alone or in a relay; there are different options and different distances to get your shoes muddy.

  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
The spectacularly beautiful but equally tough northernmost event of the RIDE series features one of the most unrelenting climbs in Nidderdale - Trapping Hill. Yorkshire doesn't really do flat.
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £37.50-£47.50
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

RIDE The Dales

The spectacularly beautiful but equally tough northernmost event of the RIDE series features one of the most unrelenting climbs in Nidderdale - Trapping Hill. Yorkshire doesn't really do flat.

  • Short sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive
The award-winning 10km-ish trail run is back for a fourth year and takes in quiet country lanes, off-road trails, moorland and rivers within Nidderdale AONB as part of the annual village Family Fete.
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £25
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

Crackpots Trail Run

The award-winning 10km-ish trail run is back for a fourth year and takes in quiet country lanes, off-road trails, moorland and rivers within Nidderdale AONB as part of the annual village Family Fete.

  • 11 km trail running + 193 m ascent
Three or six-hour lapped challenge over a 3.55 mile loop in the beautiful town of Masham where you'll come in to a bespoke medal and all things Black Sheep at the finish line.
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • £24-£38
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

Blacksheep 3 and 6 Hour Challenge

Three or six-hour lapped challenge over a 3.55 mile loop in the beautiful town of Masham where you'll come in to a bespoke medal and all things Black Sheep at the finish line.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Sat 20 - Sun 21 Sep
  • £63-£65
Hawes, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100K Ultra

2025 Celebrating 10 years of Ranger Ultras Trail Running

  • Ultra run
  • 100K ultra run
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £122-£156
Guisborough, North Yorkshire, UK

Hardmoors 60

The Hardmoors 60 is a 63 mile race on the coast from Guisborough to Filey.

  • 63 miles trail running + 8202 ft ascent
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £7
Richmond, North Yorkshire, UK

Richmond Walking and Book Festival

This festival provides the opportunity for a fantastic break; combining day time walks led by knowledgeable guides, with evening talks from popular and emerging authors.

  • 10 days walking
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £48-£50
Hawes, North Yorkshire, UK

Pen-Y-Ghent Ultra

A great first autumn mountain ultra (A mini-recce opportunity for the Ranger Ultras PB270km & PB137km)

  • 50 km trail running + 1280 m ascent
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • £5-£20
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK

BeckBusters 10K and 2K Fun Run

BeckBusters 10k and 2K Fun Run Flat and Fast

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £50
Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, UK

PARAS 10 Catterick

The original PARAS’10 race, now firmly established as one of the UK’s must do endurance challenges. Located at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire.

  • 10 miler
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • FREE
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, UK

Ormesby10

Join More Than A Run for the Ormesby10, 10k trail run.

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • £15-£17
Selby, North Yorkshire, UK

The Wistow 10K

The annual Wistow 10K is the Selby Striders’ biggest event of the year. Run over a flat, fast course, it is organised by runners for runners, and is a genuine personal best race.

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • £16-£18
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Sutton 10K

A flat rural course on parkland tracks, surfaced & farm roads, starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Sutton on the Forest.

  • 10 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 4 Oct
  • £43-£80
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

Round Ripon Ultra

This is a 35 mile circular route which starts and finishes in the pretty North Yorkshire village of Studley Roger.

  • 35 miles trail running
  • Fri 10 Oct
  • £10-£12
York, North Yorkshire, UK

EvenSplits York 5K Race Series - October

The EvenSplits York 5K races are held monthly from February to November at the University of York Sport Village Cycle Circuit.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £26-£28
Settle, North Yorkshire, UK

Settle 10 Mile | Road Race

This is the UKA accredited and governed event and is a great start to any road running calendar.

  • 10 miles road running + 915 ft ascent
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £25-£27
Settle, North Yorkshire, UK

Settle 10K | Road Race

This is the UKA accredited and governed event and is a great start to any road running calendar.

  • 10 km road running + 571 ft ascent
  • Sat 18 - Sun 19 Oct
  • £38-£150
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales (UTYD) 100K, 50K & 25K Challenge

The Yorkshire Trod is back for 2025 … but it is now the UTYD!

  • Trail run
  • 50K ultra run
  • 100K ultra run
  • Sat 18 Oct
  • £32.50-£90
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Dales Dazzler

New for 2025. Setting off from the beautiful market Town of Skipton meaning “Sheep Town” in an old Northern dialect which is recorded in the Doomsday Book,...

  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Ultra run 2
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • £34.50-£380
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Marathon Festival

The Yorkshire Marathon Festival is back in 2025 and bigger than ever! With epic crowd support, runners will explore the historic streets and beautiful countryside. Be part of this incredible festival!

  • Marathon 2
  • 10 miler
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • FREE
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, UK

Ormesby10

Join More Than A Run for the Ormesby10, 10k trail run.

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 25 Oct
  • £35-£71
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UK

EnduranceLife - North York Moors

Wholly located within the National Park, and utilising sections of the Cleveland Way, this area is superbly suited to trail running.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sun 26 Oct
  • £20-£32
Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK

Turnpike Trot 10K & Rabbit Run 5K

The North York Moors National Park in conjunction with Hardmoors 26.2 present the Turnpike Trot 10k Trail Race and the Rabbit Run 5k Trail Race.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Sat 8 Nov
  • £28-£49
Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK

Hardmoors 26.2 Goathland Trail Races

Goathland Trail Marathon circular routes starting from Goathland Village Hall for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Sun 9 Nov
  • £8-£30
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Run Bolton Abbey

Run beautiful trails of the Bolton Abbey Estate not usually accessible to the public! Choose your ideal distance and help Sue Ryder raise crucial funds for expert care.

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Fri 14 Nov
  • £10-£12
York, North Yorkshire, UK

EvenSplits York 5K Race Series - November

The EvenSplits York 5K races are held monthly from February to November at the University of York Sport Village Cycle Circuit.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 23 Nov
  • FREE
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, UK

Ormesby10

Join More Than A Run for the Ormesby10, 10k trail run.

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sun 1 Feb 2026
  • £28-£51
Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, UK

Hardmoors 26.2 Saltburn Trail Marathon

Saltburn Trail Marathon circular routes starting from Saltburn Learning Campus for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
  • £30-£70
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK

Harrogate Hustle

A scenic race around Harrogate and Knaresborough. This route that is particularly suitable for first timers at all distances.

  • Half marathon
  • Trail run
  • Ultra run
  • Sun 22 Feb 2026
  • £25-£35
York, North Yorkshire, UK

The York 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run

A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated, focus on training during winter and run this awesome 5k, 10k or half marathon running event with us.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sun 22 Feb 2026
  • £24-£26
Settle, North Yorkshire, UK

Settle 10 Mile | Road Race

This is the UKA accredited and governed event and is a great start to any road running calendar.

  • 10 miles road running + 915 ft ascent
  • Sun 22 Feb 2026
  • £24-£26
Settle, North Yorkshire, UK

Settle 10K | Road Race

This is the UKA accredited and governed event and is a great start to any road running calendar.

  • 10 km road running + 571 ft ascent
  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
  • £17-£67
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK

Harrogate Triathlon

Triathlon England Large Event of the Year 2025. A highly anticipated multisport festival for adults and juniors of all abilities.

  • Kids aquathlon 5
  • Sprint triathlon 2
  • Novice triathlon
  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £28-£51
Thirsk, North Yorkshire, UK

Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse Trail Marathon

White Horse Trail Marathon circular routes starting from Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, nr Thirsk, North Yorkshire for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Sat 20 Jun 2026
  • £90
Pickering, North Yorkshire, UK

Dalby Grit Gravel Race

Dalby Grit to return - a 110km Gravel Race in the stunning North Yorkshire Moors. Are you ready to test your limits?

  • 110 km gravel riding
  • Fri 10 - Sun 12 Jul 2026
  • £80-£120
Helmsley, North Yorkshire, UK

Gravel Rocks | A different kind of gravel event

Gravel cycling weekend. A perfect mix of social riding, racing and also a celebration in the evening.

  • 2 days gravel riding
  • Sat 25 - Sun 26 Jul 2026
  • £20-£90
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Tough Mudder Yorkshire

Based amongst the jaw-dropping scenery on the Broughton Hall Estate, do not expect to exit this course clean, especially after the obstacle Mud Mile! Expect killer hills, epic views and muddy terrain.

  • Obstacle race 10

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