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.
Map view
- Sat 16 Aug
- £30-£37.50
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
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
- £20-£30
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
- Sat 13 Sep
- £45-£130
Sundowner Triathlon
Bringing back the Sundowner! An unforgettable triathlon event at Allerthorpe Lakeland Park in Yorkshire is now back on the race calendar and 100% going ahead!
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Half Ironman
- Standard aquabike
- Middle aquabike
- + 2 more races
- Sun 21 Sep
- £20-£35
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
- Sun 12 Oct
- £30-£32
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
- Sun 2 Nov
- £23-£55
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
- Sat 8 Nov
- £14-£25
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
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- FREE-£42
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
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £24-£26
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
- Sat 4 Apr 2026
- £20-£38
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
- Mon 1 - Tue 30 Jun 2026
- £25
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
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £45-£85
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
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £24-£38
Baaaaaaaa its Black Sheep
The course is a 3.55-mile loop and you can do as many, or as few loops as you want during the 3-hour or 6-hour challenge, and everything is Black Sheep, including sausages, beer, cake and a medal.
- Trail run 2
- Thu 24 Jul
- £6-£8
The Pine Forest 5K Trail
Summer Trail Series, Race 4
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 26 - Sun 27 Jul
- £20-£140
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 11
- Sun 27 Jul
- FREE
Ormesby10
Join More Than A Run for the Ormesby10, 10k trail run.
- 10 km trail running
- Sun 3 Aug
- £8-£41.50
York 10K and Fun Runs
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.
- 10K run
- Fun run 2
- Fri 8 Aug
- £10-£12
EvenSplits York 5K Race Series - August
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 10 Aug
- £28-£49
Hardmoors 26.2 Farndale Trail Races
Farndale Trail Marathon circular routes starting from Hutton Le Hole Village Hall for trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Thu 14 Aug
- £6-£8
Newham Grange Farm 5K
Summer Trail Series – race 5
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 16 Aug
- £30-£35
York Kids Fun Triathlon
The York Kids Triathlon is an exciting celebration of youth and fitness, offering young athletes a chance to dive into triathlon in a friendly, non-competitive environment!
- Kids triathlon 9
- Sun 17 Aug
- £70-£89
York Triathlon
The triathlon starts with a swim in the heated indoor pool, follows on with a flat multi-lapped bike course, and finishes with a run.
- Novice triathlon 2
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Sun 17 Aug
- £1-£23
Escrick
The Escrick 10K is a flat, scenic multi-terrain 10km course, running on-road for the start and finish sections and then on paths and bridleways within the Escrick Park Estate.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Sun 17 Aug
- £1-£23
Escrick 10K
The Escrick 10K is a flat, scenic multi-terrain 10K course, running on-road for the Start and Finish sections and then on paths and bridleways within the Escrick Park Estate.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Sun 24 Aug
- FREE
Ormesby10
Join More Than A Run for the Ormesby10, 10k trail run.
- 10 km trail running
- Sun 7 Sep
- £18-£37
Vale of York 10K & Half Marathon
The PB loving Half Marathon now comes with a PB-chasing 10K too!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Fri 12 Sep
- £10-£12
EvenSplits York 5K Race Series - September
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
- Sat 13 Sep
- £49-£59
Struggle Borderlands Road
The Northern borderlands of the beautiful yet brutal Yorkshire Dales features some epic cycling climbs woven together with fast valley roads and awesome descents.
- Sportive 2
- Sun 14 Sep
- £49-£59
Struggle Borderlands Gravel
At the Northern borderlands of the beautiful yet brutal Yorkshire Dales is the playground for the awesome gravel challenge.
- Gravel events 2
- Sat 20 Sep
- £7
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
- Sun 28 Sep
- FREE
Ormesby10
Join More Than A Run for the Ormesby10, 10k trail run.
- 10 km trail running
- Fri 10 Oct
- £10-£12
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 19 Oct
- £34.50-£380
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
Ormesby10
Join More Than A Run for the Ormesby10, 10k trail run.
- 10 km trail running
- Sun 9 Nov
- £8-£30
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
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 16 Nov
- £11-£35
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
- Sun 23 Nov
- FREE
Ormesby10
Join More Than A Run for the Ormesby10, 10k trail run.
- 10 km trail running