United Kingdom · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Yorkshire Marathon
York and surrounding countryside, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
The Yorkshire Marathon sets out from the University of York for city streets, villages and countryside, returning to the university to finish. The road route includes Stockton-on-the-Forest and the approach towards Buttercrambe Moor Wood, with gradient maps available for pacing plans. Enter individually or through the Yorkshire Double ticket, which also includes Leeds. For 2026, general campus parking is unavailable, so use the park-and-ride guidance. Getting to the start should require less effort than the race itself.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- York and surrounding countryside
- County / area
- North Yorkshire
- Nation
- England
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Rural road course; official static, interactive and gradient maps are available.
- Approximate field
- 5,000–6,500Finishers · 2024–2025
Secondary results reporting lists approximately 5,298 and 6,486 finishers. Rounded to indicate race scale.
How to enter Yorkshire Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Individual entry
Use the official Enter Event link for the full marathon.
Official entry informationYorkshire Double
The organiser offers a combined Leeds and Yorkshire marathon season ticket.
Official entry informationRoute and course
University of York start and finish, with city streets and surrounding villages and countryside.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2026 start time
- 09:30 local time, University of York 2026 start time information
- 2026 access
- University parking is restricted to Blue Badge holders; use the organiser's park-and-ride guidance. 2026 access information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2025 Yorkshire Marathon
Full 2025 resultsThe festival included the full marathon, relay and 10-mile race. Heather Townsend set a women's marathon course record.
Men
Edward Buck won in 2:18:15, followed by Rob Corney (2:20:15) and Thomas Cornthwait (2:23:46).
View result detailsWomen
Heather Townsend won in 2:38:58; Melissah Gibson was second in 2:43:03 and Alice Lambert third in 2:45:00.
View result detailsWheelchair
The organiser reports Catriona Johnson finishing the marathon wheelchair race in 3:28:09.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Yorkshire Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 18 Oct 2026; 17 Oct 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Yorkshire Marathon?
Individual entry: Use the official Enter Event link for the full marathon. Yorkshire Double: The organiser offers a combined Leeds and Yorkshire marathon season ticket.
Where is Yorkshire Marathon and how far is it?
Yorkshire Marathon takes place in York and surrounding countryside, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Yorkshire Marathon course like?
University of York start and finish, with city streets and surrounding villages and countryside. Rural road course; official static, interactive and gradient maps are available.
How big is the field at Yorkshire Marathon?
The approximate field is 5,000–6,500, based on Finishers for 2024–2025. Secondary results reporting lists approximately 5,298 and 6,486 finishers. Rounded to indicate race scale. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Yorkshire Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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