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 running taking to the city's streets and 'doing the Y' as they cross the finish line. See how you can join in here!
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Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, the Yorkshire Marathon Festival is back and bigger than ever! With epic crowd support, runners will explore the historic streets and beautiful countryside.
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Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, the Yorkshire Marathon Festival is back and bigger than ever! With epic crowd support, runners will explore the historic streets and beautiful countryside.
The EvenSplits York 5K races are held monthly from February to November at the University of York Sport Village Cycle Circuit.
The sell out Gunpowder Plot 10km is back for its 6th year.
The EvenSplits York 5K races are held monthly from February to November at the University of York Sport Village Cycle Circuit.
Named Brigantia to celebrate our Celtic heritage and Hogshead as we wanted a medal with a hog on (also loosely because of York's previous name Ebor, ie E-boar).
Come and join York's festive trail run, back for its 6th year. It's a 5 mile trail run and comprises 2 laps of woodland, fields and riverside views!
This is the fourth and final 10k of 4 seasonal 10km series, 10 laps of the 1km cycle circuit
See York Run York are back again for some winter fun using our University Challenge route.
The Brass Monkey Half Marathon is organised by York Knavesmire Harriers.
The sell out Bloodaxe Challenge will be returning for it's 6th year.
A different kind of race
A 50K circular route that takes you through some incredible parts of the Wolds, starting and ending in the centre of Pocklington.
Explore the countryside around York in these thrilling sportives and charity bike rides! Subscribe to our newsletter for more offers and updates.
Get invovled in this event in York from the indoor auction centre start and ride 50 glorious miles on delightful roads to the North East of York.
York – Leeds – York, is one of the biggest spring season sportives in the UK attracting 1000’s of riders to tackle one of the three route options.
Lincoln 262 is your shot at a distance/ speed record.
