The Yorkshire Marathon

Event overview

The Altra Yorkshire Marathon takes place in York on Sunday 19 October 2025, with the start line at the University of York. The race distance is 26.2 mile. Entrants must be 18 years or over. Included for participants are chip timing, a finisher’s goody bag, an exclusive medal and the option to pre-order a finisher t-shirt and iTAB. Other events on the same day include a 10-mile race and a marathon relay.

On the day, facilities and travel

The Event Village at the University of York provides food and drink outlets and houses partner charities and the Race Office. Water stations on course will supply 330ml bottles; additional High5 energy stations will offer Zero tabs and gels. Medical cover includes fixed first aid stations near water points, a first aid unit and recovery area by the start/finish, and roaming first aiders. Pacers with flags will be available on course. Toilets are provided around the stadium; there is a zero-tolerance policy for urinating outside facilities. Baggage may be left in a designated Baggage Store using the tear-off strip from the race number. Race numbers are normally posted about two weeks before the event but will not be posted to overseas postal addresses; overseas entrants can collect numbers from the Race Office on event weekend. There is no event parking at the University of York; a Park & Ride service operates from Elvington Airfield and spectator shuttle services run to course viewing points. Road closures will be in place on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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