Travel information

info IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We strongly recommend that Yorkshire Marathon participants, purchase a Park and Ride ticket that is no later than the 7:30am to 8:00am slot.

We recommend that Yorkshire 10 Mile participants purchase a park and run ticket that is between 8:00am and 9:30am.

info Travel time

From the Event Village to the start line, it is approximately a 15-minute walk. Please leave enough time the morning of event to get yourself to the start line.

Please give yourself plenty of time the morning of the event to pick up your race number (if need to), and have time in the Event Village and make your way to the start line. Please leave around 1 hour for this.

With the support of York Pullman and Elvington Airfield, we are delighted to be able to offer a dedicated Park and Run service for participants and spectators traveling to the Yorkshire Marathon Festival.

Please note that there is NO event parking at the University of York or in the immediate vicinity so, Park and Run is essential if you want to travel to the event by car. 

Regular services will run between our parking site at Elvington Airfield and the Event Village at the University of York, settling your pre-race nerves and taking the stress out of event day travel.

A 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: 

  • Elvington Park and Run - Individual Ticket (Green Route)
  • Elvington Park and Run + Spectator Shuttle - Individual Ticket (Gold Route)
  • Elvington Park and Run + Spectator Shuttle - Family Ticket (Family of 4) (Gold Route)
  • Spectator Shuttle Bus (Blue Route)
  • City Centre Shuttle Bus

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 the morning of the event to pick up your race number (if need to), and have time in the Event Village and make your way to the start line. Please leave around 1 hour for this.

*Capacity is limited for all services and we recommend marathon participants book the early slots to ensure they arrive at the start line on time. 

Find the best travel option for you below. 

  • Elvington Park and Run - Individual Ticket (Green Route)

  • City Centre Shuttle Bus

Spectator Information

Please see below important spectator information

  • Elvington Park and Run + Spectator Shuttle - Individual Ticket (Gold Route)

  • Elvington Park and Run + Spectator Shuttle - Family Ticket (Gold Route)

  • Spectator Shuttle Bus (Blue Route)

Other Traveling Options

Please see below other traveling options

Drop Off Points

There will be two designated drop-off and collection points at the University of York. 

It is advised that participants make arrangements for collection post-event well in advance as waiting will not be
permitted.

West Loop (YO10 5ND): A19 / Main Street (Fulford)- Broadway - Heslington Lane; for participants travelling from the city centre and/or west of the city. 

East Loop (YO10 5JU): Church Lane- Innovation Way - University Road - Field Lane; for participants travelling from the A64 and/or east of the city.

How to get there

Cycling facilities on Campus

For any further information or queries, please visit our FAQs page. 

Yorkshire Marathon FAQs