Event information
It has been described as one of the country’s most beautiful city runs. Since its launch in 2009, the event has also grown into one of Yorkshire’s most popular 10Ks.
The Arla Protein York 10K offers runners the unique opportunity to race through the heart of this wonderful city.
The route starts and finishes in Knavesmire Road, close to York Racecourse. It then takes in some of the city’s most historic landmarks, including the ancient city walls, Clifford’s Tower and the minster.
The atmosphere will be electric from start to finish.
And for runners chasing that elusive PB, the flat and fast course is perfect.
Entry
Entrants must be 15 years or over on event day
Run For All encourage people of all abilities to take part in the Arla Protein York 10K. Please contact us in advance with any specific requirements.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Chip timing
- Finisher’s goody bag
- Exclusive medal
- An option to pre-order a finisher t-shirt
- A fantastic experience!
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Route Maps
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On the day Information
All you need to know
Event Village
To satisfy your pre and post-run fuel needs, a selection of tasty food and drink choices will be available to purchase.
There are also several bars and cafés in the area that will be sure to welcome spectators and participants and are often bursting with atmosphere after the event.
Our wonderful partner charities will also be located in the Event Village, so make sure you go say hi!
Baggage
Please leave enough time pre-event to drop off your bag in the designated Baggage Store.
Please use the tear-off strip attached to your race number and simply tie it around the handle of your bag before checking it into the Baggage Store.
After the race. you are advised to make your way to the Baggage Store to reclaim your property before meeting up with your loved ones. Please collect your bags as soon as possible so that you can avoid the queues.
Fuel & Hydration
We will have water stations on course, where you will be able to pick up a 330ml bottle of water. To see the exact locations of water stations, please refer to the route map.
Please make use of the bins provided post water stations.
Pacers
We’ll have friendly pacers on the course, sponsored by Arla Protein who can help you stick to your intended finish time. They’ll have flags attached to them with finish times so you can choose the best pace to suit you.
Toilets
Please only use the allocated toilets for this event located around the stadium. There will be plenty of toilets which you will be able to use pre or post-race.
Run For All operates a zero-tolerance policy and any runners seen urinating anywhere other than the facilities provided will be disqualified.
Medical
Should you find you require medical assistance, personnel will be on hand to help at regular intervals on the course with fixed first aid stations located near the water stations.
In addition, there will be a first aid unit and recovery area located near the start and finish line. There will also be roaming first aiders around the Event Village.
Clothing
It is important to note that all clothing discarded at the start of the race will be collected and donated. Unfortunately, we are unable to keep any clothing that has been left in the starting area, unless dropped in the baggage store prior to the race.
Photos
Smile! The MarathonPhotos team will be on course throughout the event to snap your picture.
Photographs can be purchased at marathonphotoslive.com
Results
All results will be available in the results section of the website soon after the end of the event.
However, keep in mind that it’s not all about times – you should be proud of yourself just for getting out there and getting active!
Massage
Please see here if massage will be provided.
Sustainablity
Keeping York green
We are committed to keeping York green and we understand the importance of doing our bit for the environment. Bins will be provided across the event site and we urge people to use the facilities provided.
It is important that we leave the course the way we found it. Recycling bins will be provided on course at each water station and we ask that you use them. If you want to hand on to your water beyond the provided bins, please pass any litter to your nearest marshal.
Let’s work together to Keep York green and encourage other runners to do the same.
Give your trainers a new ‘lace of life’ with JogOn
Part ways with unwanted old trainers that you may have previously thrown out. Drop-off stations will be made readily available next to the Race Office, located in the Event Village on event day.
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Headphones on event day
You may choose to wear bone conducting headphones as you make your way around the course.
We ask that volume is kept low to ensure you can hear the marshal's instructions, emergency vehicles and fellow competitors.
Our official headphone partner Shokz use bone conducting technology to ensure you can still hear your surroundings.”
There is a 15% discount offer for all Run For All entrants. To receive this discount entrants must purchase Shokz headphones via Up & Running and use a specific code. To receive this discount code, please contact our admin team via our contact form here
Training
Training Plans
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Travel
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York has great motorway links to the M1, M62 and A1 (M), putting it within easy driving distance of all of the UK's major cities. Newcastle and Liverpool are less than two hours away, while London and Scotland are approximately four. Please ensure you allow ample time to travel to the event as traffic is likely.
If travelling by car, take a look at the below travel options and make sure to factor in walking time from there to the start line:
Make event day easier with Park & Ride
To help ease traffic, save time and make your event day as stress-free as possible, a dedicated Park & Ride service will be in operation. Avoid the hassle of city centre parking and head straight to Askham Bar Park & Ride, located just off the A64. From there, simply hop on a short, direct bus journey straight to The Knavesmire - just minutes from the start line.
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Alternative parking:
Additional parking can be found at York Racecourse Car Park (YO23 1EX), but please note this car park is likely to get extremely busy and the First Bus Park & Ride service is recommended.
Location: York Racecourse Car Park, YO23 1EX
Please note: This car park is a 15-20 minute walk to the start line, so please leave plenty of time.
Pre-Race Opening Times : 06:30 - 09:00
Post-Race Opening Times : 10:00 - 13:30 (Gates locked at 13:30)
Access: Vehicles can only enter this car park from the A64 > Sim Balk Lane > Church Lane > Bishopthorpe Road. Please ensure you are in the right hand lane on Tadcaster Road to turn onto Sim Balk Lane.
Exiting the car park: All vehicles must exit to the right onto Bishopthorpe Road > Church Lane > Sim Balk Lane > All traffic must turn left. Please use the below lanes depending on direction of travel:
- Left Hand Lane: Leeds & York towards Fulford
- Right Hand Lane: York City Centre
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Make event day easier with Park & Ride
To help ease traffic, save time and make your event day as stress-free as possible, a dedicated Park & Ride service will be in operation. Avoid the hassle of city centre parking and head straight to Askham Bar Park & Ride, located just off the A64. From there, simply hop on a short, direct bus journey straight to The Knavesmire - just minutes from the start line.
More information coming soon!
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The start and finish area and Event Village are situated a 30-minute walk from the city centre, or a 20-minute walk from York Railway Station. Walkers can access the venue from any direction, irrespective of road closures
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