Ilkley Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Ilkley Half Marathon and Ilkley 5k are organised by Ilkley Round Table in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. The event takes place on 12th July 2026 and is held on fully road-closed routes through the Yorkshire Dales countryside, including hilly sections and scenic valley views. The half marathon distance is 13.1 miles; a new 5k race is also offered.
Practical information
- 13.1 miles
- 5 km
The event typically supports local good causes and has raised between £20,000 and over £50,000 each year since 2019. The 2026 charity of choice is LS29 Special Needs Support Group. Course support includes clearly marked routes, water stations and medical support. An event village offers street food, live music and family-friendly entertainment. Entry options published include an early bird fee of £33 for the half marathon, and 5k fees of £18 for adults and £10 for ages 11-17. The organiser allows entry detail edits and transfers until 21st June 2026. Entries close on 10th July 2026. The event location is given as Denton Road, Ilkley, LS29 9EX, and participant fields are listed as 2000+ runners for each race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
