Ilkley Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Ilkley Half Marathon and 5k take place in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, on 12th July 2026. Distances on offer include:
- 13.1 miles (half marathon)
- 5k
The half marathon route runs on roads through the Yorkshire Dales and includes hills and valleys. The event is described as fully road closed and the course is marked and supported with water stations and medical cover. An event village is included on site with street food, live music, and family-friendly entertainment. The event is organised by Ilkley Round Table to raise funds for local good causes; the 2026 charity of choice is LS29 Special Needs Support Group.
Entries and logistics
Entry information published for 2026 shows early bird entry prices and age categories: early bird half marathon £33.00; 5k adult entry £18.00; 5k children (ages 11-17) £10.00. The event listing notes capacity of 2000+ runners. Entries close on 10th July 2026 and the organiser allows editing or transferring of entries until 21st June 2026 23:59:59. Since the inaugural event in 2019 (with a break in 2020 due to COVID) the event has raised between £20,000 and over £50,000 each year for local organisations across Wharfedale.
Location details shown: Denton Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9EX. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
