Event information
Described as one of the country's most beautiful city runs, the Arla Protein York 10K has grown to be one of Yorkshire's most popular races since its launch in 2009. Expect an electric atmosphere as you run past ancient city walls towards the finish at Knavesmire Road.
This flat and fast course starts and finishes at Knavesmire Road, near York Racecourse. Runners are able to take in some of the city's most iconic historical landmarks, such as the ancient city walls, York Minster, and Clifford's Tower.
Why run this event?
A popular event on the running calendar, the atmosphere will be electric from start to finish, with thousands of people travelling to the city to both participate and cheer on their loved ones.
It's a great event for fundraising, setting a PB, or just for fun! Join us in August for what promises to be a great day at the York 10K.
What's included?
This flat and fast course starts and finishes at Knavesmire Road, near York Racecourse. Runners are able to take in some of the city's most iconic historical landmarks, such as the ancient city walls, York Minster, and Clifford's Tower.
Why run this event?
A popular event on the running calendar, the atmosphere will be electric from start to finish, with thousands of people travelling to the city to both participate and cheer on their loved ones.
It's a great event for fundraising, setting a PB, or just for fun! Join us in August for what promises to be a great day at the York 10K.
What's included?
- Finisher medal
- Chip timings
- Goody bag
- Optional finishers t-shirt
Entrants must be aged 15 years or older on the day of the race.
Run For All encourages people of all abilities to take part in the York 10K event. Please get in touch if you require any further assistance on the day of the race, or have any specific requirements.
Run For All encourages people of all abilities to take part in the York 10K event. Please get in touch if you require any further assistance on the day of the race, or have any specific requirements.
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Race Number Information
Updates on number collections will be posted closer to the event.
IMPORTANT - Do not under any circumstances allow anyone else to run with a race number under your name. This can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners, as well as cause a number of other issues. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified.
IMPORTANT - Do not under any circumstances allow anyone else to run with a race number under your name. This can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners, as well as cause a number of other issues. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified.
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On the day Information
All you need to know
Event Village
Our Event Village will be located on the Knavesmire.
There will be a variety of food and drink choices available for purchase to satisfy any pre and post-run needs. There are also several bars and cafes in the area that will welcome spectators and participants.
Our wonderful partner charities will also be located in the Event Village, so make sure to go say hi!
Baggage
Please make sure you leave enough time before the event to drop off your bag in the designated baggage store.
Your baggage label is on your race number: please rip it off your race number and attach it to your bag when handing it over to our volunteers so your belongings can be safely looked after.
After the race, make your way to the baggage store as soon as possible to reclaim your belongings before you meet up with your loved ones to celebrate.
Fuel & Hydration
We will have water stations fixed throughout the course where you will be able to pick up a 330ml bottle of water. To see the exact locations of the water stations, please refer to the route map.
Please make use of the bins provided post-water stations.
Pacers
We will 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. 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
First aid will be available along the course at fixed first-aid stations.
There will also be a first aid unit and a recovery unit located near the finish line, as well as 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.
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.
More information coming soon!
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.
Tickets can be purchased via the First Bus App, and must be purchased in advance.
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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
Park & Ride
Park & ride information will be available closer to event day.
Sustainablity
Keeping York green
Recycling bins will be provided on course at each water station - we ask that you please use these to help us do our bit for the environment. If you wanted to hold on to your water beyond the provided bins, please pass any litter to your nearest marshal when finished.
We are in partnership with JogOn to help reduced the environmental impact that large running events can have. By working with JogOn, we help to reduce the waste of running shoes that end up in landfill every year by giving them a new life. Trainers are either reused by giving them to those in need, or shredded and their remains used for other purposes.
Drop off stations will be made readily available throughout the Event Village for you to drop off any old or unwanted trainers so they can be given a new lease of life.
We encourage our participants to travel sustainably where possible by taking public transport or car sharing to reduce traffic
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 are allowed to wear headphones as you make your way around the course, however, they must be bone conducting.
We ask that the volume is kept low to ensure that you can hear the marshal's instructions, as well as any emergency vehicles or your fellow competitors.
We ask that the volume is kept low to ensure that you can hear the marshal's instructions, as well as any emergency vehicles or your fellow competitors.
Our official headphone partner Shokz uses 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 our specific code. To receive the discount code, please contact our admin team via our contact form.
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 our specific code. To receive the discount code, please contact our admin team via our contact form.
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Sponsors & Partners
Title Sponsor
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Our Sponsors
The Arla Protein York 10K is brought to you with the support of the following sponsors and partners
Our Partner Charities
If you have requested a fundraising pack from one of the event's partner charities, this should be with you soon. If you have not received your fundraising pack at least 4 weeks before the event, please contact the partner charity you have selected directly.
Road Closure Information
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