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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One of the country's most beautiful city runs taking in some of the most historic landmarks including the ancient city walls, Clifford’s Tower and the minster, plus mini and junior runs.
This mighty 10K is a must for your running calendar! This great event is now brought to you by the organisers of the Yorkshire Marathon itself. Come and join thousands of other runners!
Taking place after the 10K, this 3K is a fantastic distance for runners of all abilities. With finisher medals and goody bags for every participant, it's a highlight of the festival weekend!
Get ready for the first edition of Long Course Weekend Yorkshire! A huge multi-sport festival in stunning Nidderdale featuring runs, rides, triple-style challenges and junior events too.
“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.
The Yorkshire Marathon Festival is back in 2024 and bigger than ever! With epic crowd support, runners will explore the historic streets and beautiful countryside.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Brilliant scenic course set in the Yorkshire village of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales and an absolute favourite in the running community. Enter early for your place, bacon buttie, t-shirt and medal.
This trail running extravaganza funnels participants through a beautiful 6.5-mile route. With a choice of various distances, make sure to collect your awesome finishers medal too.
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir, within the Yorkshire Dales with additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and goodies at the finish line.
We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?
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.
The award winning 10km-ish trail run is back for a third year and takes in quiet country lanes, off-road trails, moorland and rivers within Nidderdale AONB as part of the annual village Family Fete.