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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Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Yorkshire Dales Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £20-£25
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Mighty Hikes | Yorkshire Dales

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Yorkshire Dales Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
The spectacularly beautiful but equally tough northernmost event of the RIDE series featuring one of the most unrelenting climbs in Nidderdale - Trapping Hill. Yorkshire doesn't really do flat.
  • Sun 29 Jun
  • £36.50-£48.50
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

RIDE The Dales

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

  • Short sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive
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 6 Jul
  • £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
A family-friendly event in partnership with the Brownlee Foundation, for triathletes of all skill levels including a Sprint, Standard, Middle distance tri, Swims, Aquabike, Relay and Juniors.
  • Sat 12 - Sun 13 Jul
  • £20-£95
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

Ripon Triathlon Festival

A family-friendly event in partnership with the Brownlee Foundation, for triathletes of all skill levels including a Sprint, Standard, Middle distance tri, Swims, Aquabike, Relay and Juniors.

  • Lake swim 4
  • Sprint triathlon
  • Sprint aquabike
  • Standard aquabike
  • Olympic triathlon
  • + 5 more races
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.
  • Sat 26 Jul
  • £115-£120
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Tough Mudder Yorkshire | 15K - Saturday

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.

  • 15 km multi terrain running
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.
  • Sat 26 Jul
  • £100
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Tough Mudder Yorkshire | 5K - Saturday

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.

  • 5 km multi terrain running
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.
  • Sun 27 Jul
  • £110-£115
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Tough Mudder Yorkshire | 15K - Sunday

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.

  • 15 km multi terrain running
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.
  • Sun 27 Jul
  • £100
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Tough Mudder Yorkshire | 5K - Sunday

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.

  • 5 km multi terrain running
One of the country’s most beautiful city runs and one of Yorkshire’s most popular 10Ks! A flat and fast course giving runners opportunity to race through the heart of this wonderful city.
  • Sun 3 Aug
  • £27.50-£41.50
York, North Yorkshire, UK

York 10K

One of the country’s most beautiful city runs and one of Yorkshire’s most popular 10Ks! A flat and fast course giving runners opportunity to race through the heart of this wonderful city.

  • 10 km road running + 45 m ascent
A fantastic cycle through the Yorkshire Dales from the Black Sheep Brewery, combining epic roads, stunning scenery and the perfect post-ride pint at one of the UK’s most iconic breweries.
  • Sat 16 Aug
  • £30-£37.50
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

Black Sheep Brewery Sportive

A fantastic cycle through the Yorkshire Dales from the Black Sheep Brewery, combining epic roads, stunning scenery and the perfect post-ride pint at one of the UK’s most iconic breweries.

  • Sportive 2
A trekking challenge taking in moorland, ancient monuments, waterfalls, stunning coastal views and smuggler's coves in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £20-£30
Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK

Follow the Seagulls | Yorkshire

A trekking challenge taking in moorland, ancient monuments, waterfalls, stunning coastal views and smuggler's coves in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.

  • Charity walk 2
“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
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.
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • £29.50-£75
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.

  • Marathon
  • 10 miler
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
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
  • FREE-£42
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
A good race this is, enjoy you will. Run a flat route along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal; you won't have to use the force too much to “en-jedi” this event. Perfect for all abilities.
  • Mon 4 May 2026
  • £15-£42
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

May the Fourth be with you

A good race this is, enjoy you will. Run a flat route along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal; you won't have to use the force too much to “en-jedi” this event. Perfect for all abilities.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
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.
  • Mon 1 - Tue 30 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
  • 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
  • Sun 16 Nov
  • £11-£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!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon

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