Event information

The Altra Yorkshire Marathon's scenic route and unreal support makes it standout event on the UK's running calendar. The historical city of York will be flooded with thousands of runners and spectators gathering for this incredible running festival.

Starting at the University of York, the route takes you outside the city's walls and into the beautiful countryside that surrounds York, as the route goes through Stockton-on-the-Forest and Buttercrambe Moor Wood, circling round to Balloon Tree Farm and looping back towards the city for a fabulous finish at the university campus.

Why run this event? 

One of the most iconic UK marathons, the atmosphere at the Yorkshire Marathon will be one of the liveliest you will ever experience, with thousands of runners and spectators flooding the city to join us at one of our best events.

What's included?

  • Finisher medal
  • Chip timings
  • Goody bag
  • Optional finishers t-shirt

Entrants must be aged 18 years or older on the day of the event.

Run For All encourages people of all abilities to take part in the Yorkshire Marathon. Please get in touch if you require any further assistance on the day of the race, or have any specific requirements.

Route Maps

Static Route Map

Static Route Map

Gradient Map

Gradient Map

Interactive Route Map

Interactive Route Map

Inspiring Stories

Race Number Information

The deadline for postal entries is after 25th September. 

Your race number will be delivered approximately 2 weeks before the event day. More information will follow closer to event day.

Have you changed your address since registering?

We are only able to change your address up to 6 weeks before the event takes place. If you are unable to collect your race number from the old address you can come to the Race Office on event weekend to be reallocated a new number.

What if I'm coming from overseas?

Race numbers will not be posted to those participants who provided a postal address located outside of the UK as we can’t guarantee the safe delivery of the race number.

However, if you do have a UK address that your race number can be posted to prior to the event, please contact us at info@runforall.com with details. Alternatively, you will be able to collect your race number from the Race Office on the event weekend. Opening hours of the Race Office will be detailed on our website at www.runforall.com in the week prior to the event.

Important Note

Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with a race number under your name. Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified.

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On the day Information

All you need to know

All you need to know

Event Village

Location and opening hours will be detailed on our website in the build-up to the event.

There will be a variety of food and drink choices available for purchase to satisfy and 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

Bags larger than an A4 sheet of paper will not be permitted in the stadium.
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.

Toilets

Please only use the toilets allocated for this event. There will be plenty of toilets located around the stadium and on the course which you will be able to use pre or post-run race.

Run For All operates a zero-tolerance policy, and any runners seen urinating anywhere other than the designated facilities will be disqualified.

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.

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.

Applied Nutrition energy stations will also be available on course, handing out Applied Nutrition Isotonic Drinks and Applied Nutrition Energy Gels.

Medical

First aid will be available along the course at fixed first aid stations located near the water stations.

There will also be a first aid unit and 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 or available for pre order 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

How to get there

How to get there

York Pullman Park & Ride or City Centre Bus

York Pullman and the Altra Yorkshire Marathon Festival are delighted to be able to offer dedicated Park & Ride services for participants and spectators travelling to the event.

Please note that there is NO event parking at the University of York or in the immediate vicinity. Therefore, Park & Ride will be essential if you want to travel to the event by car.

Regular services will run between the three Park & Ride locations, Elvington Airfield, Askham Bar and Grimston Bar, and the Event Village at the University of York. The services operated by York Pullman have been implemented to settle your pre-race nerves and take the stress out of event day travel so that you can have a great race day.

A York Pullman Spectator Shuttle bus service will also run from the Event Village to the two spectator points across the marathon course, including Dunnington and Stamford Bridge.

These services include:

• Park & Ride - Individual Ticket (Green Route)
• Park & Ride + Spectator Shuttle - Individual Ticket (Gold Route)
• Spectator Shuttle Bus (Blue Route)
• City Centre Shuttle Bus (Tickets purchased on the day)

Please also note that road closures will be in place to facilitate both the marathon and 10-mile route, and vehicle access for non-residents will be restricted.

We kindly ask that all participants and spectators plan and book travel in advance. Please give yourself plenty of time on the morning of the event to pick up your race number (if you need to) and spend time in the Event Village before making your way to the start line. We recommend allowing around 1 hour for this.

Capacity is limited for all services and York Pullman recommends that participants book the early slots to ensure they arrive at the start line on time.

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Sustainability

info 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 emissions.

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.

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 the contact form.

Training

2025 Results & Photos

Sponsors & Partners

Title Partner

Title Partner

Our title partner for the event is

Our Sponsors

Our Sponsors

The Altra Yorkshire Marathon is brought to you with the support of the following sponsors and partners

Our Partner Charities

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 4 weeks before the event, please contact the partner charity you have selected directly.

Road closure information

Interactive Road Closure Map

Interactive Road Closure Map

To safeguard our participants, a number of roads will be closed or have restrictions on the day of the event. Please click on coloured areas for more information.

Additional Road Closure Information

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